Steve Timmis charged with rape

Lydia Houghton  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  30 Oct 2026
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Steve Timmis charged with rape

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Warning: the following content relates to crimes of abuse and could be both upsetting and triggering.

A former Sheffield church leader and his wife have been charged with multiple counts of rape.

Stephen Timmis, 68, and Janet Timmis, 61, are each charged with eight counts of rape against one victim.

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