Shane Gibbs sentenced to life for multiple rapes

Shane 'Blue' Gibbs, a 35-year-old man, has been sentenced to life in prison for drugging and raping six victims, including two 15-year-olds, in Brighton and Hove from October to December 2023. He will serve a minimum of 18 years and 299 days. Gibbs targeted vulnerable individuals while living a transient lifestyle, using drugs and alcohol to incapacitate them. He was arrested in January 2024 at a hotel in Portsmouth after his victims reported the assaults. The court found Gibbs guilty of 15 charges, including seven counts of rape. His actions have left lasting trauma on the victims, who expressed their struggles with mental health and trust following the assaults.