Man, 19, jailed for five years for rape in Northampton
A 19-year-old man – who previously lived in Northampton - has been sent to prison after he was found guilty of rape.
The incident happened inside a property in the town in the early hours of August 9, 2025, when Toby Coucill, previously of Northampton, raped a female, according to Northamptonshire Police.
Following the incident, the female fled the address and bravely called police.
A Northants Police spokesperson said Coucill was arrested and subsequently charged with raping a female and two counts of sexual assault.
The spokesperson for the force continued: “In interview, Coucill initially denied that any sexual activity had taken place, but later changed his version of events to having had consensual sex when he was made aware of the forensic results.
“A two-week trial which started on January 26 at Northampton Crown Court and ended on February 6 resulted in the jury finding him guilty of all three offences.
“He was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on March 20 to five years in prison.”
Lead investigator - Detective Constable Chantal Lines from Northamptonshire Police’s SOLAR Team, a unit dedicated to investigating sexual offences, said: “Although nothing will ever erase what Toby Coucill did to her, I hope the survivor in this case feels proud that it is because of her bravery in coming forward and taking the stand at court, that a rapist is now behind bars and unable to harm anyone else.
“Tackling violence against women and girls remains a priority for Northamptonshire Police and we continue working hard to put more people like Coucill where they belong - behind bars.”