GEORGE COWLEY JAILED FOR 10 YEARS IN RUGBY FOR HORRIFIC RAPE

A dangerous offender, George Cowley, 28, has been sentenced to ten years in prison after assaulting a woman in her own home in Rugby. The incident occurred in 2019 when Cowley, originally from London, was part of a group that returned to the victim’s house following an evening out in the town. The woman eventually went to sleep but was awoken by Cowley, who assaulted her. Cowley was detained in London four days later after the victim reported the crime to police.

He was subsequently tried and sentenced at Warwick Crown Court. Detective Constable Caroline Kelf from Rugby CID commented, "The victim in this case has shown immense bravery in supporting this investigation after suffering such a horrific attack at the hands of Cowley. Providing her with support has been our top priority and specially trained officers have been on hand to help her throughout the process. I am pleased we have secured justice for the victim. Cowley subjected her to a horrendous ordeal and he is clearly extremely dangerous to women."

She also urged others affected by sexual offences to come forward, stating, "As you can see from this case, we will take action, we will support you, and we will do everything in our power to bring offenders to justice."

Prosecutor Sophie Murray added, "George Cowley took advantage of his victim’s prone position, as she was asleep on her own sofa when he began his sexual attack. She was unable to fight him off."

The judge, His Honour Judge Cooke, described Cowley as a dangerous offender with a concerning attitude toward women.