Sentence
Stephen Byrne
Stephen Byrne (aged 63) was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on 13 March 2026 to 18 Years for Rape of a child under 13. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Luton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 March 2026
- Sentence
- 18 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 19 years
- Judge
- Mr Recorder J Richards
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape of a child under 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape of a female child aged 13-years-old in Bedfordshire.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power