Bewdley man Audey Loveridge jailed after being found guilty of rape

The 47-year-old was sent to prison for eight years and two months

A Bewdley man has been jailed after being found guilty of rape. Audey Loveridge, 47, was sentenced to eight years and two months at Worcester Crown Court today, October 3.

West Mercia Police said Loveridge was found guilty of a rape that took place nearly two years ago. He was also handed a restraining order and made to register as a sex offender.

Speaking following sentencing, Det Con Simon Reilly, of West Mercia Police, said the jail term was "welcome in offering closure" for the victim. But he added that trauma would "sadly live on."

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A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years and two months after he was found guilty of rape. Audey Loveridge, of Woodman Caravan Park, Ribbesford Road, Bewdley was sentenced at Worcester Crown court today (3 October), after he was found guilty of a rape that took place in December 2022.

"Loveridge also received an indefinite restraining order against the victim and has been ordered to register as a sex offender for life."

Mr Reilly said: “The sentencing is certainly welcome in offering closure for the victim, and I hope it assists her in being able to move forward with her life, however, I know the level of trauma inflicted upon the victim is something that sadly lives on.”

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