Man found guilty of rape

A man has been convicted of raping a woman in Chester.

Scott Buxton, of no fixed abode, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 26th November 2025 where he was found guilty of rape, attempted rape, threats to kill and threats to damage/destroy property, following an eight-day trial.

The 32-year-old will be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

In May 2025, Buxton made several threats to kill the victim and ‘blow up her car’ while talking to one of her family members on the phone. Due to this, the victim contacted police.

She then told police that on previous occasions she had awoken to find Buxton raping her or attempting to rape her.

Buxton had also referred to ‘knowing where she had been’, disclosing information which the victim had not made known to him. He would also try to control her movements by making alternative plans, so the victim remained with him and didn’t socialise with anyone else.

Buxton was subsequently arrested and interviewed in relation to the offences, and later charged.

Detective Constable Max Jones said:

“Firstly, I would like to thank the victim in this case for her bravery in talking to police about what happened to her, especially after Buxton failed to take responsibility for his crimes and put her through the stress of a trial.

“But thankfully the jury saw through his lies, and he has now been found guilty of a number of serious offences.

“No-one should ever have to experience what this victim went through. We hope this conviction will give members of the public confidence in coming forward to report incidents of this nature.

“Anyone who wishes to report offences can contact police via 101 or through our website. We will always investigate every report seriously and thoroughly, with the needs and wishes of the victim as our main priority.”

Pictured - Scott Buxton of no fixed abode.