Chesterfield man jailed for over 10 years after admitting rape and sexual assault

A Chesterfield man has been jailed for over 10 years after admitting rape and sexual assault.
By Ben McVay
Published 10th Sep 2021, 10:42 BST
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Simon Sowden, 32, pleaded guilty to rape, sexual assault and sexual assault with penetration at Derby Crown Court this week.

Sowden, of Old Hall Road, Chesterfield, was handed 10 years and nine months behind bars for the rape.

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He was also given one year concurrent for the sexual assault and five years concurrent for the sexual assault with penetration.

Derbyshire Police have yet to release a custody image of Sowden.

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