Plymouth Teeth Whitening Salon Owner Ricky Stubberfield Sentenced to Jail for Rape and Sexual Assault Series
A man in Plymouth has received a significant prison sentence for a series of serious sexual offenses. Ricky Stubberfield, 31, was convicted of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, spanning over a decade.
Plymouth Teeth Whitening Salon Owner Sentenced
Stubberfield was found guilty of 23 crimes against seven women between the years 2013 and 2024. Some offenses occurred while he was co-owner and manager of the Essex Smiles salon in Plymouth. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that the assaults primarily took place during the period from 2022 to 2024.
Methods of Contact and Assault
According to the CPS, Stubberfield used social media to reach potential victims. He contacted women on Instagram, offering free teeth-whitening treatments in exchange for promotional support. However, during their appointments, he made unwanted sexual advances, leading to assaults.
Incident Details
Stubberfield’s offenses were not limited to his salon; they were committed at various locations in Plymouth. His actions came to light when police received multiple complaints. He was arrested in June 2024 after a thorough investigation.
Convictions and Sentencing
- Eight counts of rape
- Nine counts of sexual assault
- Four counts of assault by penetration
- One count of making indecent images of a child
- One count of exposure
Stubberfield was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court. He received a 26-year prison term, followed by six additional years on license once released. Furthermore, he was placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.
Impact on Victims
Judge Linford, while sentencing,”, described Stubberfield’s conduct as “utterly remorseless predation.” The CPS reported that his first known offense involved a 16-year-old girl who alleged that he raped her twice in February 2022. One incident occurred in a disabled toilet during a concert at Plymouth Pavilions, while the other took place in his van.
Support for Victims
Detective Inspector Marcus Hodges expressed gratitude to the victims for their bravery in coming forward. He praised them for supporting the investigation and providing evidence in court. He hopes they find some closure following this verdict.
This story continues to develop, and further details will be updated as they become available.
