The Rowley Regis Rapist from Worcester, Steven Ronan Wilson ( aka Steven Dorr), who deceived a guy into visiting his flat and subsequently assaulted him in 2009, has been sentenced to nine years in court today (Monday, May 12).
Steven Ronan Wilson, 55, formerly known as Stephen Dorr, of Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court following his conviction for rape and sexual assault on 4 April.
In 2009, Steven Ronan Wilson’s victim was enjoying a night out in Worcester city centre when he departed from his companions to return home and proceeded to a taxi rank on The Cross to await a taxi.
There, he was approached by Steven Ronan Wilson – who he did not know and had never seen before – and was asked whether he wanted to go back to his flat in Worcester to attend “a party where there are lot of girls.”
However, when the victim arrived at the flat there was no party and no girls. As he entered the flat, Steven Ronan Wilson locked the door behind him.
Steven Ronan Wilson put some pornography on the TV and told him to perform oral sex on him.
Believing he had no choice and fearing for his safety, he carried out the act for which Steven Ronan Wilson was charged with rape. Wilson then sexually assaulted his victim.
Detective Constable Chris Hawkes, who led the investigation, said: “Steven Ronan Wilson’s victim was incredibly scared during his time trapped in his flat and feared for his safety as he did not know Wilson, or what he was capable of.
“His awful ordeal lasted for three or four hours as it was light outside when Steven Ronan Wilson eventually allowed him to leave the flat.”
The victim recognised Steven Ronan Wilson – previously known as Stephen Dorr – after his picture appeared in the local press in 2011 in connection with a conviction for grooming offences involving boys in similar situations.
Today at court, Wilson received a nine-year custodial sentence for rape with a concurrent two-year custodial sentence for sexual assault.
Steven Ronan Wilson was also ordered to remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
DC Hawkes added: “We are pleased to get this court result for Wilson who subjected his victim to a degrading and humiliating ordeal back in 2009.
“The victim only came forward in 2021 having seen local press articles online about sexual offences committed by Steven Ronan Wilson – formerly called Stephen Dorr – in 2011.
“We hope this shows that we will always take reports of sexual assault and rape seriously, no matter how long ago they occurred and always investigate them thoroughly.
“The victim in this case showed incredible bravery and strength to come forward about Wilson’s crimes, and we hope his conviction will go some way to help him move forward with his life.”
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