Doncaster rapist jailed for more than a decade.

LOCKED UP: Doncaster rapist jailed for more than a decade

A Doncaster rapist has been jailed after his victim bravely took to the stand to testify against him.

Peter Stone, 52, of Thirlmere Gardens, Doncaster carried out a campaign of controlling behaviour towards his victim, during which, he raped her on two occasions.

During 2024, Stone forced his way into the victim’s property and raped her on two occasions.

Stone’s victim reported the rape offences on 9 November, and officers arrested him on 14 November.

At his police interview the same day he denied the offences, but he was charged with two counts of rape and one count of coercive or controlling behaviour.

Stone’s victim bravely faced him in court, where she testified that his brutal crimes and the distress his vile actions had caused her.

Stone pleaded not guilty to the charges but was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court on 16 May.

On Wednesday (4 June), he was sentenced at the same court and jailed for 14 years.

Detective Constable Cameron Vernon, of the Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit, said: “I would like to recognise the incredible bravery of Stone’s victim in facing him in court, and providing evidence that was crucial in seeing him convicted of these despicable crimes.”

“Stone is a dangerous individual who caused this woman immeasurable pain for months, subjecting her to fear and physical violence.

“I am very happy to see Stone jailed for 14 years, and I hope that this sentence encourages other victims of sexual violence to report these crimes to police.

“We will investigate every report and take action to see justice done.”

All victims of sexual offences have a legal right to lifelong anonymity. It is a criminal offence to name them or share any information which may lead to them being identified.

If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, please know that you are not to blame. Find information about how to report sexual offences and where you can access further support here: https://orlo.uk/5C7QK You will be listened to and believed.