Man Jailed for Rape After Meeting Victim on Night Out in Bath

Anthony Brown-Jones, 31, of Rugeley, Staffordshire, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for raping a woman he met on a night out in Bath.

Brown-Jones denied the attack, which occurred in September 2020 at a holiday lodge, but was found guilty following a trial at Bristol Crown Court. Judge Martin Picton described the attack as "animalistic" and "inhumane" during sentencing.

Brown-Jones must serve two-thirds of his sentence before being considered for parole and will be on the sex offenders' register for life.

In a statement read out in court, the victim said: "Brown-Jones felt entitled to do what he wanted and I was not in a position to defend myself. I was drunk, I was unconscious. I would never have consented. This investigation has had a massive impact over the last two years on me and my family. I also know it is going to have a massive impact on him, because of what he has done and the sentence that will be passed. I am not an unkind or malicious person, but he needs to be punished and I would like to thank the jury for the decision that they have come to."

Detective Constable Jon Oakey, the investigating officer, stated: "This was a disgusting attack on a defenceless young woman who at the time was unable to consent to having sex. Together, with our partners, we have provided her with support but I don't underestimate the impact the attack has had. While the victim does not remember the incident, it's clear the trauma of knowing what happened is just as significant. I'd like to thank her for the support she has shown our investigation – it's because of the strength and resilience she has shown that a dangerous rapist is now in prison."