Exclusive:Former President of Doncaster Labour Party appears in court charged with alleged attempted rape

Alastair Ulke
By Alastair Ulke

Senior Reporter

Published 29th Sep 2026, 13:55 BST

The 77-year-old was released on bail

The former President of the Doncaster Labour Party has appeared in court charged with alleged sex offences.

Former president of the Doncaster Labour Party Allan Hornsby leaves Sheffield Magistrate's Court (September 29, 2026). He is charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault.placeholder image
Former president of the Doncaster Labour Party Allan Hornsby leaves Sheffield Magistrate's Court (September 29, 2026). He is charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault. | S70 Media

Allan Hornsby, of Florence Avenue, went before Sheffield Magistrates Court this morning (September 29) facing one count each of attempted rape and attempted sexual assault.

The 77-year-old, who appeared in a grey blazer and green jumper, spoke only to confirm his identity.

Former president of the Doncaster Labour Party Allan Hornsby leaves Sheffield Magistrate's Court (September 29, 2026). He is charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault.placeholder image
Former president of the Doncaster Labour Party Allan Hornsby leaves Sheffield Magistrate's Court (September 29, 2026). He is charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault. | S70 Media

He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on October 27.

Hornsby was released on bail.

The former party chief campaigned for Labour ahead of the May 2025 local elections.

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