A man has been jailed for raping two women, stamping on one of the victims’ heads in a brutal attack. In February 2021, a woman made a report of harassment against Cheshire man Lee Bailey, 33, which resulted in him being made subject to a Non-Molestation Order.
At the time, she also made a disclosure of rape, but didn’t feel able to pursue a formal complaint then, police said. In August 2022, a second woman told police that Bailey, 33, had raped and assaulted her. She stated he had raped her when she could not consent after drinking alcohol on a night out and had stamped on her head.
When interviewed by police, Bailey denied the offences but did confirm that the victim wasn’t able to consent due to her level of intoxication.
He was bailed with strict conditions prohibiting any contact with the victim, but these were breached within days, according to a press release from Cheshire Constabulary. The victim told police that Bailey had attempted to coerce her into retracting her statement.
While this investigation was continuing, the first victim contacted police and said Bailey had breached the Non-Molestation Order against him, and she now wished to pursue her complaint of rape.
In January 2023, she re-disclosed the rape offence and said he had also coerced her into having sex and forced her to get out of a vehicle at night down a country lane without a mobile phone. Bailey was later convicted of breaching the Non-Molestation Order.
Following an investigation, he was served with a postal requisition to attend court to face charges in June last year. Bailey then failed to attend a hearing relating to the case in March 2025. He was subsequently arrested and remanded until trial.
Bailey was found guilty following a nine-day trial at Chester Crown Court in September this year. He was found guilty of rape, attempted rape, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against one victim. Bailey was also convicted of rape and controlling and coercive behaviour against another victim. He was jailed for 16 years.
Abi Axon, a Detective Constable at Cheshire Constabulary, said: “Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the bravery of the victims in this case, who not only had the courage to report and speak about what had happened to them but also had to go through the stress of a trial.
“This significant custodial sentence is thanks to them, and I hope this gives them some closure, knowing that Bailey is now behind bars, where he cannot do this to anyone else.
“Bailey is clearly a danger to women and has no regard for the welfare of others, instead focusing on his own sexual desires, no matter the consequences. He even stated in interview he understood that someone who is intoxicated cannot consent but then went on to deny doing anything wrong.
“Thankfully, the jury saw through his lies, and he is now serving a lengthy custodial sentence. If anyone wishes to report a sexual offence, you can do so by calling us on 101, or please visit our website where you can find all the details you need to report it online.”
