In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Ethan Hare, then 40, of Ashfield Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire, was handed a 15-year extended sentence. On Tuesday, 10 February 2026, details of his “serious” offending were highlighted following his conviction at Leeds Crown Court for two counts of rape against a woman in Mirfield.
The investigation established that on 11 May 2025, Hare met his victim in Mirfield during the early hours and offered her a lift home. Instead, he drove her to a location where he “reprehensibly” raped her twice. The prosecution reported that he then released the victim at a petrol station in Huddersfield before driving away. The survivor “bravely” sought immediate help, leading to Hare’s identification and arrest within 24 hours of the “vile” assault. He was charged and appeared before magistrates the following day.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Hare displayed an “arrogant” attitude throughout the legal process, denying the charges until a jury found him guilty following a three-day trial in October 2025. Kirklees Safeguarding detectives noted that the “serious” nature of the attack and the risk Hare posed to women necessitated an extended licence period. The judge noted that the defendant’s predatory tactic of offering a lift to a vulnerable woman was a “reprehensible” breach of safety.
The judge noted that the 15-year sentence—10 years in custody and 5 years on an extended licence—was essential to protect the public. The prosecution emphasised that the victim’s prompt reporting of the crime was fundamental to the “serious” and rapid police response. For his crimes in Mirfield and Halifax, the court determined that Hare must be subject to stringent lifelong monitoring to prevent further predatory activity in West Yorkshire.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Ethan Hare was handed:
- Extended Sentence: 15 years (10 years custodial plus 5 years on extended licence).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- SHPO: Made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to take effect upon release.
- Convictions: Found guilty of two counts of rape.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Hare is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by West Yorkshire Police and the prison estate. Due to the “serious” nature of his opportunistic and violent sexual offending, his management in Halifax, West Yorkshire, is subject to high-level oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Hare must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Ashfield Drive, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Authorities state that his SHPO is a “serious” tool that carries further prison time if breached. Any violation of his registration conditions or the terms of his extended licence upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to Leeds Crown Court.
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