Couple found guilty of raping woman

A couple have been found guilty of rape after they pinned down a woman and attacked her.

Anthony Preston, 22, and Nicole Rickatson, 27, were both found guilty of the offence, while Preston was also found guilty of perverting the course of justice.

The pair, of Allendale, Hull, have been remanded in custody after the jury returned a unanimous verdict at Hull Crown Court on Tuesday.

They are due to be sentenced at the same court on 17 March.

Humberside Police said Preston and Rickatson visited their victim at her home on 8 December 2023.

Det Con Thomas Birkenhead said: "Both Rickatson and Preston took advantage of her trust, seeing this as an opportunity to pin her down, assault and rape her, all for their own sexual gratification."

After the attack, Preston removed evidence from the bedroom but it was later recovered by police.

Det Con Birkenhead added: "I'd like to commend the woman for her bravery and strength in coming forward.

"Whilst the verdict does not take away the continued trauma she must endure, I am pleased that the couple have been held accountable for their actions."

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