A man has been jailed after raping a woman while she slept in her caravan following the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Ryan Dinnage, 32, of Caithness Walk, Croydon, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on July 30 after being found guilty of rape by a unanimous jury verdict following a trial in June.
The court heard that in the early hours of May 16, 2022, Dinnage entered the victim's caravan and raped her while she was asleep.
The offence was reported to Thames Valley Police later that day and Dinnage was arrested the following day.
During police interviews, Dinnage initially denied any sexual activity with the victim.
However, forensic evidence linked him to the offence.
He later changed his account and claimed any sexual activity had been consensual.
Investigators also recovered digital evidence from Dinnage's mobile phone that contradicted his version of events and placed him near the victim's caravan at the time of the attack.
Dinnage was acquitted of one count of sexual assault and one count of causing a woman 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.
"This has been a long and difficult process for the victim. I would like to thank her for the courage and strength she has shown throughout the investigation and court proceedings."
Anyone affected by rape or sexual assault can contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or report incidents online. In an emergency, call 999.
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