Sheffield rapist jailed for 'cruel and violent' attack on woman in Woodhouse
He'll spend a decade behind bars
Last updated 17th Mar 2025
A Sheffield rapist has been jailed for 10 years, following an attack last year on a woman in Woodhouse.
3\5 year old Simon Lomas, of Wybourn House Road, subjected his victim to a 'horrific' assault lasting for a quarter of an hour on April 12 last year.
He was later charged with rape, assault by penetration, and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He pleaded not guilty, but was later convicted of all of the charges except assault at Sheffield Crown Court.
He was also handed an indefinite restraining order preventing him from contacting the victim.
Investigating Officer Amy Todd, from South Yorkshire Police, said:
“Lomas subjected his victim to a cruel, violent, and horrific attack. I am glad that he will have a decade behind bars to reflect on his savage actions which will have caused his victim unimaginable pain.
“He has caused further misery in, subjecting his victim to a trial but was rightly found guilty of deplorable sexual and violent offences.
“I would like to commend the victim for her bravery in reporting this crime and helping to see justice served. I hope that this sentence brings her some measure of closure.
“We take all reports of sexual offences seriously. If you have been raped, sexually assaulted, or sexually harassed, you can report to us in confidence online or by calling 101.
“If you don't feel able to report to police in one of these ways, try and talk to someone you trust. You can also seek specialist and confidential support via the 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line."