Sheffield United striker Evans jailed for rape
Reuters - Friday 20 April 2012, 14:56
Wales international Ched Evans
was jailed for five years on Friday for the rape of a
19-year-old woman.
The 23-year-old Evans, who plays for Sheffield United in
England's League One, was found guilty of the
offence by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.
Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald was found not guilty of
the same charge, the Press Association reported.
Both men had denied raping the teenager at a hotel following
a night out in Rhyl in north Wales last May, saying the sex had
been consensual.
Striker Evans began his career at Manchester City and had a
loan spell with Norwich City before joining Sheffield United for
whom he has made more than 100 appearances.
He scored 29 league goals this season to help his club move
to the brink of promotion to the Championship.