MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND COERCIVE BEHAVIOUR ALLEGATIONS
Peter Gregory Duffin appeared at Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates Court on 21 May 2025.He faces multiple serious charges linked to alleged sexual offences and controlling behaviour.
Duffin is accused of raping a woman aged 16 or over, in breach of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
He also faces charges of intentional strangulation and assault by penetration of a female aged 13 or over, also under the Sexual Offences Act.
The defendant's case was listed under reference 03SS0031625.
Duffin did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody until his next hearing.
Magistrates ordered further legal proceedings to continue before the case proceeds to Crown Court.
This is a serious case involving allegations of sexual violence and coercive control.
Duffin will return to court at a future date for a trial.