Man jailed for four years for raping a woman he met on a night out in Sheffield

A man from Cornwall who raped a woman while on a night out in Sheffield has been jailed.

Joshua Abbott, 25, of Ashfield Villas, Cornwall has appeared before Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday for sentencing after he was found guilty of rape last month.

During a three day trial the court heard how Abbott raped a woman on 20 November 2017 following a night out in Sheffield.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The victim had consensual sex with Abbott after returning to a friend’s home following their time in the city. The next morning Abbott tried to entice her into having sex with him, and after saying no multiple times, he bit her back and forced himself on her, raping her before going back to sleep.

Joshua Abbott from Cornwall appeared before Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday for sentencing after he was found guilty of rape last month.Joshua Abbott from Cornwall appeared before Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday for sentencing after he was found guilty of rape last month.
Joshua Abbott from Cornwall appeared before Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday for sentencing after he was found guilty of rape last month.
Read More
Alistair Ferguson inquest: Mechanic was crushed by 27-tonne armoured vehicle tha...

The woman told her friends that Abbott had raped her and left the house. In a statement, a witness told police how Abbott said ‘I am sorry for what I have done’ before leaving the address.

Temporary Det Sgt Susannah Taylor said: “At the heart of this investigation is a young woman who was raped by Abbott and has had to endure a long and lengthy investigation due to him denying his actions before being found guilty.

“She has showed great bravery throughout the and the result is a true testament to this. I hope the sentencing today brings closure for her. Abbott’s actions in 2017 were selfish and damaging. I am pleased he will now face time in prison.”

Abbott has been sentenced to four years in prison and is subject to a life-time restraining order.