Rapist jailed for 15-year extended sentence over Middlesbrough attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 10:31 · Archive

Owen Rowe, 23, received a 15-year extended sentence for rape, sexual assault and attempted grievous bodily harm.

Owen Rowe, 23, from Billingham, was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 19 October to a 15-year extended prison sentence for rape, sexual assault, criminal damage and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. He had been convicted following a trial of raping one woman, who stated in a victim statement that she had spent nights 'crying myself to sleep' following the rape. Around a year later, Rowe sexually assaulted another woman in what was described as a 'degrading and disgusting' offence.

On 10 February this year, Rowe was involved in a violent attack in Middlesbrough. According to the prosecution, a man was chased down Linthorpe Road by Rowe and an unknown male, who assaulted him by punching and kicking him repeatedly to the head. Rowe then made off into Ayresome Gardens. A passer-by found the victim lying on the street with a stab wound to his upper right arm and called an ambulance. The victim refused to cooperate with police or ambulance staff. Rowe was arrested after CCTC footage was reviewed.

The judge described Rowe as a 'dangerous young man' with a 'casual attitude towards serious physical and sexual violence', and branded him a risk to the public.

How it is being reported

• 'Dangerous' rapist will spend next 12 years behind barsOwen Rowe, 23, was described as a dangerous offender when he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.The Northern Echo · 20 Oct, 09:17
• Rapist involved in Middlesbrough stab attack branded 'dangerous young man' by judgeOwen Rowe, 23, was handed a 15 year extended prison sentence at Teesside Crown CourtTeessideLive · 20 Oct, 00:01

In this story: Owen Rowe · Teesside Crown Court · Middlesbrough · Billingham · Cleveland Police

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