Operation Stovewood: Brothers found guilty of rape and sexual assault
By Amy Clowrey
Two brothers, Mark Wayne Evans (34) and Robert George Evans (37), have been convicted at Sheffield Crown Court for the historic sexual abuse of three teenage girls in Rotherham. The offences took place between 2006 and 2009 when the victims were aged between 13 and 15. Both men were found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.
The investigation was part of Operation Stovewood, a large-scale inquiry led by the National Crime Agency into non-familial historical child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, covering offences from 1997 to 2013. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to seek justice for survivors of historic abuse, even many years after the offences occurred and the outcome sends a strong message that perpetrators of such crimes will be held accountable, emphasising the importance of survivors coming forward.
National Crime Agency senior investigator Kim Boreham said: “The victims bravely described how the brothers abused them in the worst ways, showing no remorse afterwards" and described the survivors as courageous.
Switalskis have been dealing with civil claims against Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and South Yorkshire Police for over a decade, supporting over 100 women in securing compensation and justice for the failures of the authorities in protecting them from avoidable abuse and trauma.
If you would like a confidential chat about your options please contact amy.clowrey@switalskis.com or call her on 01924 882000.
Find out how Switalskis can help you
At Switalskis, our specialist abuse lawyers have decades of experience in representing survivors of child sexual exploitation. We understand that such cases are very emotional for clients and often legally complex, therefore we are dedicated to providing a supportive and professional environment in which our clients can feel confident in our services. We are committed to ensuring our clients receive the compensation they deserve.
If you have been impacted and would like to discuss your experience in confidence, our specialist abuse team can help. Call 0800 1380 458 or email help@switalskis.com.
Amy has worked in the legal sector for over a decade. She is a Director in our Child Abuse Compensation team.
