Sentence
Ross Whyborn
Ross Whyborn (aged 25) was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on 27 February 2020 to 10 Years for Common law Battery and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Exeter Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 27 February 2020
- Sentence
- 10 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 15 years
- Judge
- Judge Timothy Rose
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Common law Battery | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape, assault by penetration and assault by beating in Ilfracombe, Devon, on 21 May 2019. The judge said: "This was a truly terrifying experience for the victim. It is quite literally any woman's worst nightmare, any person's worst nightmare, to be alone at home and find a stranger outside the bathroom when they are in the bath. Instead of reacting by leaving, you attacked her physically, forced her to the floor and raped her twice... You made an uninvited entry into her home in a situation when she was particularly vulnerable and could not escape because of her responsibilities to her child. I have no doubt you must be dealt with as a dangerous offender."