Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault

Published on 01/05/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2

Former Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.

Davidson, 38, performed with the famous British new wave band in 2018 and had also been a part of the Queen-inspired West End Musical, We Will Rock You.

He was first convicted of rape, sexual assaults and voyeurism involving four women after a trial in summer 2024. He pleaded guilty to a charge of voyeurism but pleaded not guilty to all charges of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault.

Earlier this year, Davidson appeared in court, charged with the rape of a woman in London in March 2015 and the attempted rape and sexual assault of another woman in Thailand in December 2019. He pleaded not guilty.

Yesterday, jurors at Wood Green Crown Court in London found him guilty on all charges. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Prosecutor Richard Hearnden told the court Davidson was a predator who "will resort to rape and sexual assault if he is not given what he thinks he deserves".

Julie Currie, the Victim Navigator Programme Manager at Justice & Care, shared a statement following the ruling.

“Survivors of sexual violence face immense barriers to seeking justice, from fear and intimidation to prolonged court delays,” the comment read. “This conviction is a testament to the bravery of the survivors and to the importance of specialist, trauma‑informed support that prioritises safety, choice and dignity at every stage of the justice process.”