A West Cumbrian man has been jailed for multiple sexual offences against two women.

Between 2011 and 2017 Rhys Eaton, 34, from Cleator Moor, committed more than more than a dozen sexual offences against two women.

Eaton was arrested in January 2023 and denied all offences in his interview.

However, detectives were able to build a case against him after the women came forward and told officers their stories.

The 34-year-old was found guilty of fifteen offences including multiple rapes, sexual assaults, assaults and attempted rape, following a trial in May 2025 at Preston Crown Court.

Eaton was then sentenced on Friday, August 8, at the same court.

Eaton has been jailed for 25 years and received a 21 year sentence with the remainder to be served on licence.

Detective Sergeant Stewart Glendinning, Barrow CID said: “I would like to thank the victims for their bravery in reporting these offences.I hope the sentence passed today gives the victims in this case some closure.

“We recognise these types of crimes can be extremely difficult to speak about, however please know you will be treated with respect and supported throughout our investigations.

“We continue to urge anyone who has been victim of a sexual offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate – no matter how long ago the offences took place.”