Ross Fyles
Introduction
Ross Fyles, a 28-year-old man from Tranmere, Wirral, was jailed for 16 years after a jury convicted him of rape, assault, stalking and possessing an imitation firearm . He was found guilty of three counts of rape, two counts of section 47 assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an imitation firearm and stalking with fear of violence following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court. On Monday 27 April 2026 he was sentenced to a total of 16 years, with an additional three years on extended licence .
Background Information
Fyles was 28 and living in Tranmere, Wirral, when his case reached Liverpool Crown Court . He denied the allegations, and rather than resolve the case by plea he put the prosecution to a full trial; a jury nonetheless found him guilty on the charges he faced. The convictions were announced in a Merseyside Police court-results notice carried by Birkenhead News, Wirral’s independent local news website, alongside a Merseyside Police photograph of Fyles. The release did not describe the underlying incidents in detail, giving no circumstances, dates or locations for the individual offences .
The Controversy or Incident That Led to Their Cancellation
Convicted and sentenced.
Following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court, a jury found Fyles guilty of the following offences :
- three counts of rape;
- two counts of section 47 assault occasioning actual bodily harm — a charge under the Offences against the Person Act 1861;
- possession of an imitation firearm;
- stalking with fear of violence.
On Monday 27 April he was jailed for a total of 16 years, with an additional three years on extended licence .
Public Reaction and Consequences
“Fyles denied the allegations but was found guilty by a jury following trial,” Detective Constable Patrick Shaw said. “His actions have had a considerable impact on his victim and it is right that he is now behind bars for a considerable amount of time as a result” . Shaw praised the woman’s conduct through the proceedings: “I would like to take this opportunity to praise the victim for her bravery and resilience throughout the investigation and court process” . He also used the sentencing to encourage reporting by other victims: “We would always encourage anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence to have the courage to come forward and speak to us. We have specially trained officers and will provide all the necessary support throughout the investigation, court process and beyond” .
Current Status
Fyles is serving a sentence of 16 years, with an additional three years on extended licence, imposed at Liverpool Crown Court on 27 April 2026 . Alongside the sentence, Merseyside Police used the release to point victims of sexual offences toward specialist support that is free of charge and available without a referral or a prior report to the force. The services named included Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside, covering Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral; the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside, covering St Helens and Knowsley; and the Safe Place Sexual Assault Referral Centre, which allows a victim to be examined anonymously, with any DNA evidence stored so a formal police report can be made later if they choose .
Impact on Their Career/Life
The trial ended with Fyles, 28, convicted of three counts of rape, two assaults occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an imitation firearm and stalking with fear of violence — verdicts returned after he had denied the allegations . Shaw said the impact of his actions on his victim made it right that he is now behind bars for “a considerable amount of time” as a result. The additional three years on extended licence will keep him under supervision after his release from custody, and the force closed its announcement by urging anyone affected by a sexual offence to come forward, with specially trained officers offering support throughout the investigation, court process and beyond .
Sources
- “Wirral man sentenced for rape” — Birkenhead News (Merseyside Police release), April 2026: source