Overview

• Anthony Preston, 22, and Nicole Rickatson, 27, were convicted in February 2025 of one count of rape, with Preston also found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
• The couple subjected the victim to a violent sexual assault in December 2023, ignoring her repeated pleas to stop and treating her like a 'rag doll,' according to court testimony.
• Prosecutors revealed that Preston removed bedding to conceal evidence, which was later recovered by Humberside Police as part of the investigation.
• Both defendants falsely claimed the encounter was consensual, but the jury rejected their defense based on the victim's testimony and forensic evidence.
• The victim's bravery in reporting the assault immediately and testifying in court was commended by police, though they acknowledged her ongoing trauma.