Sean Wilcox, a 35-year-old man of no fixed abode, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for breaking into a woman's home in Newport Pagnell and raping her as she slept on the sofa. The sentence was handed down at Aylesbury Crown Court on July 2, 2026.
Details of the Attack
The rape occurred at approximately 4:30 am on July 26, 2025, in Dulwich Close, Newport Pagnell. Wilcox had been attempting to break into vehicles in the area to steal from them before he began checking doors of nearby houses. He entered the victim's property through an unlocked door, found the 29-year-old woman asleep on the sofa, and raped her before fleeing.
Investigation and Conviction
Wilcox was arrested on August 1, 2025, and charged the following day. He was found guilty of rape by a unanimous jury verdict on January 16, 2026, following a four-day trial. In addition to the rape, he pleaded guilty to six counts of theft from a motor vehicle, three counts of fraud by false representation, three counts of vehicle interference, two counts of burglary with intent to steal, theft from a person, and possession of both cocaine and cannabis.
Victim's Bravery Commended
Detective Constable Jessica Cooper, of Milton Keynes CID, praised the victim for her bravery and courage throughout the investigation. She stated: "No sentence will ever change the impact that this man has had on her life. However, we hope that this sentence provides her with some measure of justice. This was a deeply traumatic offence committed against a woman who was asleep in a place where she had every right to feel safe. I would like to commend the victim for the strength she has shown in supporting this prosecution and helping to ensure that Wilcox was held accountable for his actions."
Police Commitment
Thames Valley Police have reiterated their commitment to thoroughly investigating all reports of rape and serious sexual offences and supporting victims through the criminal justice process.
