Current timestamp: 28/03/2023 04:16:46
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal ActivityLoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitterTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

btp-header-logo-bilingual

Search this website

Main navigation menu

  • Report

    Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences
    • Road traffic incident
    • Report antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud
    • Civil disputes
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
  • Tell us about

    Back to Tell us about

    • Tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • An existing case or report
    • Filming
  • Apply or register

    Back to Apply or register

    • Careers
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
  • Request

    Back to Request

    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
  • Thanks and complaints

    Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Complaints
    • Say thanks
    • Feedback about the website
  • Local teams

    Back to Local teams

    • South West England
    • Wales
    • Midlands
    • Pennines
    • London
    • South of England
    • Scotland

Breadcrumb

  1. ...
  2. News

Rapist jailed after train toilet sex attack - Kent

Main article content

Navigation

England
In the courts

11:37 10/02/2020

A rapist who attacked an unwell woman in a train toilet in Kent has been jailed, following a British Transport Police investigation.

A rapist who attacked an unwell woman in a train toilet in Kent has been jailed, following a British Transport Police investigation.


Timothy Davies, 45, and of Lorina Road, Ramsgate, was found guilty of rape at Canterbury Crown Court on 7 February. The judge sentenced him to six years in prison.


On 9 December 2018, at around 1am, Davies was travelling on a train to Ramsgate, along with his wife.


The victim, who was travelling in the same carriage, had become unwell.


CCTV showed Davies touching the victim inappropriately before leading her into the toilet and locking the door.


As the victim was bent over being sick, Davies raped her.


The court heard that Davies’ wife knocked on the door for him three times while the attack was taking place.


On two occasions she told him the train was approaching Ramsgate, and he replied saying that the victim was being sick. Davies then left the train with his wife at Ramsgate.


Once home, the victim confided in her family who quickly called police. Davies was arrested by British Transport Police officers later that morning and taken into police custody for questioning.


During his interview, Davies claimed the sexual activity was consensual and even went as far as to say he thought the victim had enjoyed it.


In her victim impact statement which was read out to the court, the victim said the attack had felt like a “nightmare” and that it will be a “scar” which will never leave her.


Detective Constable Marc Farmer said: “This was an absolutely appalling attack and for Davies to try and claim it was in any way consensual is beyond reprehensible.


“Thankfully the Jury saw straight through his web of lies and came to a unanimous verdict that he was guilty of this shocking and calculated rape.


“I hope seeing him behind bars will be some small comfort for the victim, and that she can finally now start to piece her life back together again.


“She should be thoroughly commended for the immense personal strength that she has shown throughout this entire process, and for her courage in coming forward. It is her bravery that has brought Davies to justice.

“I hope this sends a very clear message to everyone that we will do everything in our power to prosecute sex offenders and rapists like Davies.”

 

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

We use cookies on this site to give you a better, more personalised experience.

I'm fine with cookies I'd like to manage the cookies

British Transport Police

  • Contact us
  • Find a police station
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Local teams
  • Campaigns
  • News
  • Press and media
  • Privacy Notice
  • Accessibility
  • Terms and conditions
  • Cookies

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention advice
  • Accessing information
  • Stats and data
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Feedback

Partners

  • British Transport Police Authority
  • Train Operating Company reporting

Languages

  • Cymraeg

Follow us on

© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.