Telford rapist sentenced to 15 years in prison
A man has been handed a 15-year custodial sentence for raping a woman in Telford.
Mark Hirons, of Habershon Close, Lydbury North, was found guilty of rape, assault, and intentional strangulation. The offences were carried out in Telford.
The court heard that officers were made aware of the offences in May 2025. This followed a report to the police by the victim.
The 38-year-old was arrested and an investigation was carried out. Hirons was later charged and stood trial. He was found guilty in November 2025.
On 9 February, he was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court to 15 years in prison. He was also given a restraining order.
Detective Constable Darren Wincott, from Telford’s Protecting Vulnerable People team, spoke after the sentencing.
He said: “I am very grateful for the sentence the judge has handed to Hirons, who is clearly a very dangerous individual who preys on women.
“I would like to commend the victim in this, who has been incredibly brave throughout this investigation. I hope the sentence can offer her some form of closure and will enable to her to move forward with her life.”
