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Rhyce Longstaff Jailed for Raping 14-Year-Old in Birmingham With 16-Year Term and Extended Licence

The court classified him as dangerous, triggering an extended licence after custody.

Overview

  • Longstaff, 31, was convicted at trial of three counts of rape at Birmingham Crown Court and sentenced on March 6.
  • Prosecutors said he lured the 14-year-old from Birmingham city centre to a Sutton Street address in Aston in the early hours of October 11, 2024.
  • The girl passed out after alcohol and cannabis and awoke to Longstaff raping her with her mouth covered before he returned to assault her twice more.
  • He left with her phone, which was forensically co-located with his device on two occasions, though the victim’s handset was never recovered.
  • The victim reported severe psychological harm including a suicide attempt, and the court cited his prior convictions and lack of remorse in assessing risk.