Man Charged with Rape and £16,500 Fraud in Wakefield
Steven Phillips, 43, has been hit with a string of serious charges in Wakefield. The no fixed abode man faces two counts of rape, sexual assault, sexual assault by penetration, controlling and coercive behaviour, plus fraud.
Multiple Charges Including Sexual Offences and Fraud
- Two counts of rape and several sexual assault charges against an adult female
- Controlling and coercive behaviour
- Fraudulently swindling £16,500 from an elderly male victim
Legal Proceedings Underway
Phillips was arrested on Tuesday and quickly charged. He was remanded in custody and appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, 3 October). He remains behind bars and is set to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 31 October.
“Phillips’ range of offences include both serious sexual crimes and financial fraud,” police said.
