MAN FOUND GUILTY OF RAPE
A man is preparing to face sentencing after being found guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault.Aaron Furnival, residing on Hunter Street in Chester, was convicted of four separate charges of rape by Chester Crown Court on Monday, 9 March.
The 31-year-old had earlier admitted to one charge of controlling and coercive behaviour.
He is scheduled to be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday, 1 May.
The female victim involved in this case contacted authorities to report incidents of violence, emotional manipulation, and sexual abuse carried out by Furnival.
She described how Furnival would exploit her during times when she was asleep, often waking up to find him engaging in sexual assault.
She also reported that Furnival would neglect her boundaries during consensual sex, refusing to stop even when she expressed her discomfort.
Additionally, she stated Furnival was possessive and jealous, engaging in controlling behaviour such as transferring her money without permission, dousing her with water while she slept, and tracking her with persistent calls and messages.
Furnival also used offensive and threatening language against her, made death threats, and drew degrading messages on her skin with marker pen.
Authorities arrested Furnival on suspicion of these offences, but he denied the allegations during police interviews.
After a thorough investigation, he faced formal charges in court.
