Ex-Prem assistant ref jailed after luring man to flat, locking him inside and raping him
Steven Wilson, 55, lured
the stranger
from a taxi rank to his flat by promising to take him to a party with 'a lot of girls'.
Advertisement
He locked him in and forced him to perform a sex act before raping him in 2009 in Worcester.
Wilson evaded justice until 2021.
The victim recognised him from an article about his other sex crimes and told cops.
Wilson, of Rowley Regis, West Mids, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault at Worcester crown court.
Advertisement
READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
He was jailed for nine years.
Previously known as Stephen Dorr, he was promoted to the
In 2009, it emerged he had downloaded indecent images and communicated with underage boys.
He was jailed for 15 months in 2011 for sexual offences involving teenage boys.
Advertisement
Most read in Football
peaking after the sentencing, Detective Constable Chris Hawkes, of West Mercia Police, said: "Wilson's victim was incredibly scared during his time trapped in his flat and feared for his safety as he did not know Wilson, or what he was capable of.
"His awful ordeal lasted for three or four hours as it was light outside when Wilson eventually allowed him to leave the flat.
"We are pleased to get this court result for Wilson who subjected his victim to a degrading and humiliating ordeal back in 2009."
1
Former Premier League assistant referee Steven Wilson has been jailed for raping a man
Credit: West Mercia Police
Advertisement
Scandal-hit Premier League ref David Coote SACKED after videos emerged of anti-Klopp rant and snorting white powder
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Why Molly Martens' parents pulled her from top university amid new ‘disturbing picture' case notes on killer wife
KILLER Molly Martens' parents pulled her from a top university after she was found sitting underneath a running shower fully clothed, gorging on soup and chips at her student digs, a new book claims. Deranged Molly, 41, and her ex-FBI agent dad Tom Martens, 75, were caged for battering Limerick businessman Jason Corbett, 39, to death as he slept at his home in North Carolina in 2015. 4 Detective case notes lay bare 'a disturbing picture' of Molly Martens at university Credit: Scott Muthersbaugh 4 Molly's parents pulled her from a top university, a book has claimed But the twisted duo were recently freed after a 2023 appeal saw a murder conviction overturned, and they accepted a plea deal of voluntary manslaughter. Now a new book about the shocking slaying, A Deadly Marriage, by investigative journalist, author and documentary maker Brian Carroll, lifts the lid on the mind of a monster. Detectives who investigated Molly over the infamous 2015 killing of husband Jason discovered that the Tennessee woman had a reputation for erratic behaviour at Clemson, a prestigious South Carolina university, charging $7,200 per semester. Carroll reveals: 'Molly Martens' parents withdrew her from Clemson University after she was found sitting underneath a running shower, fully clothed, consuming soup and chips, at her student residence. 'The college authorities were alerted after the residence, shared with about a dozen other students, all living in two-bed apartments off a central corridor, had filled with steam. Martens had been sitting in the shower for more than two and a half hours.' Evil Molly and her father Tom were both convicted for Limerick dad Jason's murder and initially sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2017. But they were released on appeal in 2021, then entered a plea bargain in 2023, under which they accepted manslaughter charges in return for prosecutors dropping murder charges. The killers served just seven months and were released in June 2024. Victim Jason was savagely battered to death with a baseball bat and a concrete brick while asleep at his and Molly's home in North Carolina, US. The dad-of-two had moved to the US after meeting Martens in Ireland, where she worked as an au pair for his kids. Watch first trailer for explosive Netflix show on Jason Corbett killing In the new book on the killing, detective case notes lay bare 'a disturbing picture' of Molly at university, with former college students highlighting her 'unnerving' mood swings. Carroll said: 'When North Carolina detective Michael Hurd interviewed some of Martens' former college associates, he was told that she was a party girl who regularly missed classes and had dropped out before the end of the first semester in 2003. 'Detective case notes reveal a disturbing picture of Martens' time at Clemson. 'Classmates found her mood swings unnerving. Martens was either morose or manic. When Martens, then 20, was manic, her roommate, Jessica Thompson, would have to bunk in with other students because Martens liked to 'stay up all night making collages that she pinned to the wall'.' WEB OF LIES Molly's web of lies are also spotlighted in the book, including her fictional sister's cancer diagnosis. Carroll explains: 'When morose, Martens would fixate on a framed photograph she kept by her bed. 'She told Thompson it was a photograph of her baby sister, who had died of cancer. 'Molly's roommate told detective Hurd that she had visited the Martens' $525,000 home at 12500 Comblain Road, in Knoxville, Tennessee, one weekend. HISTORY OF PROBLEMS 'Martens took her on a tour of the 5,000-square-foot home, which came with a large backyard swimming pool. Thompson found it strange that there were no photos of Martens' deceased sister anywhere in Tom and (his wife) Sharons' home. 'When she returned to Clemson, Thompson took a closer look at the framed photograph by Martens' bed and her suspicions were confirmed - Martens' dead baby sister wasn't real. 'The girl in the photo frame was just a model, the photo a stock shot used for illustrative purposes to sell the frame.' The book documents how Molly had a history of mental health problems. BOOK AND SHOW 'A Deadly Marriage' by Brian Carroll is published by Sandycove, an imprint of Penguin Random House, and is available online and in stores from August 21. 'Classmates found her mood swings unnerving. Martens was either morose or manic. When Martens, then 20, was manic, her roommate, Jessica Thompson, would have to bunk in with other students because Martens liked to 'stay up all night making collages that she pinned to the wall'.' Brian Carroll Twisted Tom and Molly recently appeared in a Netflix show on the infamous killing. In A Deadly American Marriage, which airs on the streaming giant, Tom shows no remorse for battering Jason to death with a baseball bat and a concrete brick. Instead the beast, who claimed self-defence, declares: 'I have no regrets.' 'CALLOUS' SLAM In June this year, Jason's cousin Nuala Galvin branded Martens as 'callous' as supporters of the Corbett family joined her in slamming unrepentant Tom. One blasted: 'He's a scumbag. Hopefully karma will creep up on him when he least expects it and both he and that witch get what's coming to them.' Dad-of-two Jason moved to the US after meeting au pair Molly in Ireland. Before meeting Martens, Jason lived in Limerick with his wife Margaret 'Mags' and their two children, Jack and Sarah. HISTORY OF FAMILY In 2006, Mags sadly died unexpectedly after suffering an asthma attack. Two years later, Jason hired a then-31-year-old Molly Martens to be an au pair to his two children. However, Jason and Martens quickly began a relationship and married just three years after meeting. They decided to move to the United States and settled in Lexington, North Carolina, which neighboured Martens' home state of Tennessee. NIGHT OF INCIDENT On August 2, 2015, Thomas Martens - Molly Martens' father - phoned the emergency services and said that Jason was badly injured. Both Thomas and Molly Martens said that Jason had died during a 'domestic disturbance'. 'Detective case notes reveal a disturbing picture of Martens' time at Clemson." Brian Carroll Molly Martens had the house industrially cleaned just hours after being released from police custody, making it difficult for the police to properly investigate Jason's death. Martens applied for custody of Jack and Sarah, despite Tracey Lynch being named as their guardian in Jason's will. CLAIMS OF ATTACK Thomas Martens claimed that he saw Jason strangling Molly, prompting him to wrestle his son-in-law to the ground. He alleged that Molly Martens then struck Jason with a paving stone, before he also hit Jason with a baseball bat. Authorities discovered that Jason had been planning to move back to Ireland on August 21, 2015, and also found that there was no evidence of a struggle between Jason and Thomas Martens. Molly Martens and her father were arrested and charged with second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in relation to Jason's death. SECOND TRIAL The pair were found guilty of the second-degree murder charge and were sentenced to a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 25 years in prison. On March 12, 2021, the Martens were granted a second trial due to Sarah and Jack's statements being excluded from being used by defence lawyers. Thomas and Molly Martens accepted plea bargains, which offered them the reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter. They were sentenced in November 2023 to between 51 and 74 months in prison. On June 6, 2024, they were released upon completing their sentences. With the one-year parole period officially over, as of June 6 this year they can now move freely about the US. 4 The twisted father-daughter duo were recently freed after an appeal
Irish Independent
18 hours ago
- Irish Independent
‘We will continue to take swift and decisive action' – Arsenal confirm 17 fans banned over their behaviour
Six of those banned were due to online abuse, with the other 11 cases related to incidents in the stadium. All 17 have been banned for between one and three years, during which they are prohibited from attending any Arsenal match, home or away. Arsenal are assisting the Met Police in nine other investigations, in which all supporters remain suspended pending the resolution of their cases. The Gunners have published the figures ahead of their first home game of the new Premier League season, which will take place on Saturday when they host Leeds United. Arsenal take a strong stance against all forms of abuse and discrimination, and they have reiterated that to supporters ahead of this weekend's game. The opening game of the Premier League season last Friday was marred after Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused during the match at Anfield. The bans handed out by Arsenal last season have been broken down into different offences. For the online incidents, three cases were death threats, two were homophobia and one was abuse. The bans handed out for incidents in the stadium broke down as: three for assault, three for sexual language/harassment, two for racism, two for public order offences and one for antisocial behaviour. Arsenal work hard to fight all forms of abuse and discrimination and the number of bans handed out has decreased over the past three seasons. In total, 24 fans were banned for offences during the 2023-24 season. The club work with data science company Signify Group, using its specialist Threat Matrix service, to support their efforts in combating targeted online abuse. Threat Matrix is used to monitor social media channels to support the club in detecting and reporting content targeting their players and staff. Last season, Arsenal verified around 4,500 posts as abusive towards players and staff. Of these, six identified abusers were given bans, and one resulted in law enforcement action. Arsenal's managing director, Richard Garlick, said: 'Abusive and discriminatory behaviour has no place at our club. 'Whilst we know that it often comes from a small minority, that will not stop us from acting against abusers who are identified as Arsenal season ticket holders or members and escalating these incidents to law enforcement where appropriate. 'We will continue to take swift and decisive action to tackle abuse of any kind as we continue to build a home where everyone feels safe and welcome.'
Irish Examiner
20 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Suspect in car-ramming attack on German Christmas market charged with murder
The suspect in a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has been charged with murder, attempted murder and bodily harm, prosecutors said. Five women and a boy died, and many more people were wounded, in the December 20 attack that lasted just over a minute. Authorities have identified the suspect as a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and had received permanent residency. They have not officially released his name, in keeping with German privacy rules. In an indictment filed to the state court in Magdeburg, prosecutors say he is charged with six counts of murder, 338 counts of attempted murder and 309 counts of bodily harm. He is also accused of dangerous interference with road traffic. Murder charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. The Magdeburg court will decide whether to send the case to trial. Prosecutors said the man was not under the influence of alcohol and apparently carried out the attack 'out of dissatisfaction and frustration with the course and outcome of a civil law dispute and the failure of various criminal complaints'. They said he aimed to kill as many people as possible and had spent several weeks planning the attack, without accomplices or anyone else knowing about his plans. The attack was carried out with a rented BMW X3, which reached speeds of up to 30 mph during the rampage. Officials have said the suspect does not fit the usual profile of perpetrators of extremist attacks. The man described himself as an ex-Muslim who was highly critical of Islam and on social media expressed support for the far-right. The suspect had previously come to authorities' attention for threatening behaviour but was not known to have committed any violence.
