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Rocco Minafra

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Rocco Minafra

Rocco Minafra

Published
Sexual OffencesViolence
KentTonbridge47 years oldMale

Summary

Rocco Minafra, 47, of Tonbridge, was sentenced to 10 years and nine months in prison at Maidstone Crown Court following his conviction for offences committed in Tunbridge Wells on 18 October 2025. Minafra was found guilty of rape, making a threat to kill, and three counts of sexual assault.

Evidence presented to the court established that Minafra took his victim to a secluded area of Tunbridge Wells Common, where he pulled her down a slope and committed the assaults. In addition to the custodial sentence, the court imposed a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sentence10 years and nine months in prison and a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Case Timeline

Offence Date18 October 2025
Arrest Date20 October 2025
Convicted16 June 2026
Sentenced18 August 2026

Case Details

Court

Maidstone Crown Court

Police Force

Kent Police

Judge

Lee Harris

Tags

rapesexual assaultthreat to killTunbridge WellsTonbridge

Source Information

Publication

BBC News

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 18 August 2026

Approved: 18 August 2026

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