Former Sheffield church leader and wife charged with rape

Crime · First reported 29 Oct, 15:37 · Updated 02:39

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Stephen Timmis and Janet Timmis have each been charged with eight counts of rape involving one alleged victim. Police say the alleged offences took place in 2008 and are appealing for information.

Stephen Timmis, 68, and Janet Timmis, 61, are each charged with eight counts of rape against one victim.
Police say the alleged offences occurred between May and September 2008, when Stephen Timmis was a church leader in Sheffield.
The couple have been bailed to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on December 1; police are asking people with relevant information to come forward.

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Key facts

People charged: Stephen Timmis, 68, and Janet Timmis, 61
Charges: Each charged with eight counts of rape against one victim
Alleged period: May to September 2008
Court appearance: Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on December 1
Police contact: Call 101 or use the online reporting system; quote investigation number 14/229723/24