Digital evidence from the mobile of Ryan Dinnage, 32, placed him in the vicinity of the victim’s caravan at the time of the offence
A man who crept into a caravan and raped a woman while she slept has been imprisoned. Ryan Dinnage, 32, of Caithness Walk, Croydon, received a sentence of eight years and six months at Reading Crown Court on Thursday (July 30).
Dinnage, who carried out the assault following the Royal Windsor Horse Show, was convicted of one count of rape through a unanimous jury verdict on June 8 after a trial at the same court. He was cleared of one count of sexual assault and one count of causing a female to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.
During the early hours of May 16, 2022, while the victim slept in her caravan, Dinnage entered and raped her. The crime was reported to police later that day and Dinnage was arrested on May 17, 2022.
Throughout police questioning, Dinnage initially refuted any sexual activity with the victim. Nevertheless, forensic evidence connected him to the crime and he subsequently altered his statement, asserting that any sexual activity had been consensual.
Officers also discovered digital evidence from Dinnage’s mobile phone, which contradicted his version of events and positioned him near the victim’s caravan at the time of the crime. Dinnage was charged by postal requisition on March 6, 2025, reports Lancs Live.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Arshid Ali commented: “I am pleased with the sentence handed down, which reflects the seriousness of this offence. Thames Valley Police takes all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously, and we remain committed to investigating these offences thoroughly and bringing those responsible to justice.
“This has been a long and difficult process for the victim, spanning more than four years. I hope that the sentence handed down provides her with a sense of closure and allows her to begin moving forward with her life.
“I would like to thank her for the courage and strength she has shown throughout the investigation and court proceedings.”
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