Luke Winward, a 23-year-old farmer from Tarvin, near Chester, faced three years on bail after being wrongly accused of rape. He was arrested in June 2020 following an incident where he filmed a consensual sexual encounter. After 17 months, the charges were dismissed by Judge Steven Everett at Chester Crown Court, who stated that the woman had clearly consented to the act. The judge criticized the police and the Crown Prosecution Service for their handling of the case, calling the delay in bringing charges 'unacceptable.' While Winward was found guilty of disclosing private sexual images, he received a sentence of 120 hours of unpaid work and 20 days of rehabilitation activity. Judge Everett emphasized that there was no evidence of sexual assault and expressed concern over Winward's decision to film the encounter, which he acknowledged was inappropriate and humiliating for the woman involved. Winward expressed deep regret for his actions, recognizing the impact on both himself and the victim.