Oxfordshire rapist admits campaign of abuse against woman in Staffordshire
Miles Phillips pleaded guilty to multiple offences including four counts of rape
An Oxfordshire man who raped, strangled and suffocated a woman in Staffordshire has admitted his crimes in court.
Miles Phillips, 41, of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, pleaded guilty at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court to:
- four counts of rape
- intentional strangulation
- intentional suffocation
- and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour
The court heard how the abuse took place over a two year period, between 2023 and 2025.
Phillips is set to be sentenced at the same court on 31 July.
Detective Constable Josie Frost from Staffordshire Police said: “I would like to recognise the immense courage and bravery shown by the survivor throughout our investigation.
“Phillips is a dangerous offender and officers and staff worked tirelessly to secure these convictions and bring him to justice.
“I hope knowing that he is behind bars awaiting sentencing provides some comfort to the survivor.”