Telford Man Sentenced to Six and a Half Years for Rape

Paul Kofi Manu Aboagyewaa, 58, of Hadley, Telford, was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for rape. He was charged with one count of rape in March following the rape of a female in Telford in December 2021.

Aboagyewaa pleaded guilty to rape at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Thursday, March 10th. He will also be added to the sex offenders register.

PC Billy Barrett of West Mercia Police stated: "We welcome the sentence that has been handed to Aboagyewaa, and I would like to show my gratitude to everyone who came forward with information that assisted officers with the investigation."

"I would also like to commend and thank the victim for her bravery and cooperation during what I am sure has been a truly traumatic and harrowing ordeal for herself and her family."