Man jailed for rape of woman in caravan after Royal Windsor Horse Show

Man jailed for rape of woman in caravan after Royal Windsor Horse Show Ryan Dinnage, 32, has been jailed for more than eight years - Bookmark A man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for raping a woman in her caravan following the Royal Windsor Horse Show, police have confirmed. Ryan Dinnage, 32, of Caithness Walk in Croydon, south London, was handed an eight-year and six-month jail term at Reading Crown Court on July 30. Thames Valley Police stated that Dinnage raped the woman after entering her caravan in the early hours of May 16, 2022, shortly after the equestrian event’s final day. The Royal Windsor Horse Show 2022, which ran from May 13 to May 15, was notable for a rare public appearance by the late Queen Elizabeth II, who toured the show grounds. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, then known as the Earl and Countess of Wessex, also attended, with their daughter Lady Louise participating in a carriage display. On the final day, the show included a Platinum Jubilee celebration in the form of a musical and theatrical romp across the centuries called A Gallop Through History, featuring Hollywood actors Tom Cruise and Dame Helen Mirren. The victim had been working at the equestrian show when the offence took place, according to TVP. It was reported later on May 16 2022, and Dinnage was arrested the following day. During police interviews, he initially denied having engaged in any sexual activity with the victim, but forensic evidence linked him to the offence. Dinnage then changed his account of the incident and claimed the sexual activity had been consensual. Detectives secured digital evidence from Dinnage’s mobile phone which contradicted his account and placed him in the vicinity of the victim’s caravan at the time of the offence, TVP said. He was charged by postal requisition on March 6 2025 and later stood trial at Reading Crown Court. On June 8 of this year, the jury unanimously found Dinnage guilty of one count of rape. He was acquitted of one count of sexual assault and one count of causing a female to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity. Investigating officer Detective Constable Arshid Ali said: “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.”