MATTHEW CHARLESWORTH JAILED FOR 5 YEARS FOR RAPE
In 2024, at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, Matthew Charlesworth was sentenced after being considered a dangerous offender.He was described as a 'predatory paedophile' who raped a vulnerable woman in the city in August 2023.
The court heard that Charlesworth was so dangerous that he received a jail term of five years and a seven-year extended license.
He went on to plead guilty to the charge of rape.
The judge noted that his history made him a significant risk and took this into account when sentencing him.
The full details of his conviction include the rape occurring at a property in Stoke-on-Trent, following accusations reported to Staffordshire Police, leading to his arrest and subsequent guilty plea.
The court emphasized his dangerousness given past offenses and his status as a repeat offender.
