Oxfordshire rapist branded ‘dangerous’ amid guilty plea

Miles Phillips of Abingdon has given a guilty plea at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court to four counts of rape, intentional strangulation, intentional suffocation and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour.

The 41-year-old admitted his crime yesterday (Monday, June 8) and following this Detective Constable Josie Frost called him “dangerous” and said she hoped the trial was providing “some comfort to the survivor”.

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The offences took place in Staffordshire between 2023 and 2025, and were investigated by officers from Staffordshire Police’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Unit.

The force said they supported the survivor, while building the evidence needed to secure the charges.

Miles Phillips of Abingdon (Image: Staffordshire Police)

With the guilty plea given, Phillips has been remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on July 31.

DC Frost 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.

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“I hope knowing that he is behind bars awaiting sentencing provides some comfort to the survivor.”

If you’re a survivor of sexual abuse or violence please call 101 or use Live Chat on the police’s website.

If you’re not comfortable speaking with the police then the Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is open 24 hours a day (0808 500 222).