Ryan Dinnage jailed for eight and a half years for rape at Windsor Horse Show
The 32-year-old from Croydon attacked a woman in her caravan after the final day of the 2022 event
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A Croydon man has been jailed for raping a woman in her caravan after the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May 2022. Ryan Dinnage, 32, of Caithness Walk, was sentenced to eight years and six months at Reading Crown Court on 30 July. The victim, who had been working at the equestrian event, was asleep when the attack occurred in the early hours of 16 May.
The offence and investigation
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The Royal Windsor Horse Show ran from 13 to 15 May 2022, concluding with a Platinum Jubilee celebration featuring performances by actors Tom Cruise and Dame Helen Mirren. The victim reported the rape later on 16 May. Thames Valley Police arrested Dinnage the following day.
During police interviews, Dinnage initially denied any sexual contact with the victim. Forensic evidence later linked him to the crime, after which he changed his account to claim the activity was consensual. Detectives obtained digital evidence from his mobile phone, placing him near the victim’s caravan at the time of the offence.
Dinnage was charged by postal requisition on 6 March 2025 and stood trial at Reading Crown Court. On 8 June 2024, a jury unanimously convicted him of rape. He was acquitted of two other charges: sexual assault and causing a female to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.
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Police response and victim impact
I am pleased with the sentence handed down, which reflects the seriousness of this offence. Thames Valley Police takes all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously, and we remain committed to investigating these offences thoroughly and bringing those responsible to justice.
Detective Constable Arshid Ali, Thames Valley Police
Detective Constable Arshid Ali, the investigating officer, said the case had been difficult for the victim, spanning more than four years. He added that the sentence should provide her with a sense of closure. Ali thanked the victim for her courage throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
What happens next
Dinnage will serve his sentence in prison. Thames Valley Police have not indicated any further legal steps in this case. The victim may access support services through the police or local organisations specialising in sexual violence.
Questions this report answers
+How long was Ryan Dinnage sentenced to?
Ryan Dinnage was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison at Reading Crown Court on 30 July 2024. The sentence follows his conviction for raping a woman in her caravan after the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May 2022.
+When did the offence take place?
The rape occurred in the early hours of 16 May 2022, after the final day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The victim had been working at the event when the attack happened in her caravan.
+What evidence was used to convict Ryan Dinnage?
Forensic evidence linked Dinnage to the crime, and digital evidence from his mobile phone placed him near the victim’s caravan at the time of the offence. This contradicted his initial denial and later claim of consensual activity.
+What did the police say about the sentence?
Detective Constable Arshid Ali of Thames Valley Police said the sentence reflects the seriousness of the offence. He also acknowledged the difficulty of the case for the victim, which spanned more than four years.
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