Former church leader and wife charged with eight rape counts
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 23:09 · Archive
A former church leader and his wife have each been charged with eight counts of rape against one victim.
Stephen Timmis, 68, and his wife Janet Timmis, 61, have each been charged with eight counts of rape against one victim. South Yorkshire Police said the alleged offences took place between May and September 2008, whilst Stephen Timmis was a church leader at the Crowded House Church in Sheffield.
The couple, both from Sheffield, have been bailed and are due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on December 1.
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: 'Our enquiries have led us to believe there may be individuals in the community, who may have previously been members of the church, with information which could be relevant to our investigation. We are appealing for anyone with concerns or information to come forward.'
The force added that anyone providing information would be offered appropriate support as required.
Members of the public can contact police on 101 or through their online reporting system. Police have asked that callers quote investigation number 14/229723/24.
How it is being reported
- Former church leader and wife charged with multiple counts of rapeStephen Timmis and Janet Timmis are each charged with eight counts of rape against one victimThe Independent · 29 Oct, 16:29
- Church leader and wife charged with multiple counts of rapeSouth Yorkshire Police said the offences are alleged to have happened while Stephen Timmis was a church leader at the Crowded House Church in Sheffield (Picture: Google) A former church leader and his wife have been charged with multiple rapes. Stephen, 68, and Janet Timmis, 61, are each charged…Metro · 29 Oct, 16:28
- Former church leader and wife charged with eight counts of rapeA former church leader and his wife have been charged with rape.Sky News · 29 Oct, 15:37
In this story: Stephen Timmis · Janet Timmis · Crowded House Church · Sheffield · South Yorkshire Police · Sheffield Magistrates' Court
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