Remand for Douglas man accused of rape

43-year-old appears in court charged with sexual offences

A Douglas man has been remanded at the Isle of Man Prison after being accused of rape.

The 43-year-old can’t be named due to new anonymity laws brought in this year by Tynwald.

He’s been charged with two offences of rape and one of assault by penetration; they were allegedly committed over a three-day period between 27 and 30 July.

Committal proceedings, where the case is elevated to the Court of General Gaol Delivery, will take place on 8 October; there was no application for bail.

Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 8 October committal proceedings were completed. He will next appear before the Court of General Gaol Delivery on a date to be set.

Update: The man is next due to appear before the Court of General Gaol Delivery on 27 November. 

Update: The man is next due to appear before the Court of General Gaol Delivery on 17 February 2025.

Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 24 February the man was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison after admitting four offences - you can find out more HERE.