April 23rd 2023.
The victim of a horrific rape in a car park in Bridgwater, Somerset was bravely supported by police after they released CCTV footage of her attacker, 27-year-old Alin-Vasile Iercosan.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) The video showed Iercosan jogging to keep up with the 25-year-old woman as she walked home alone in the early hours of the morning. He then dragged her off the street and raped her in a parking area.
At Taunton Crown Court on Friday, Iercosan was given a seven year and one month prison sentence, as well as an extended licence and a lifetime sexual harm prevention order.
The victim, who was a complete stranger to Iercosan, bravely spoke out in court, regaining control after the traumatic attack. She said: ‘I’m begging that today will bring me a tiny amount of closure. You will only get so many years in prison but no amount of time you get today will ever justify what you did to me.’
Detective inspector Hadley Rides praised her courage after the incident on January 28th and commended the overwhelming evidence that led to Iercosan's admission of guilt.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) The predator was seen stalking the woman in the lead-up to the rape
The police's quick action in releasing the video and subsequent investigation has led to justice for the victim and a significant reduction in the risk of similar incidents occurring in Bridgwater.
The woman, 25, was a complete stranger to Iercosan when he was seen on CCTV jogging down the street in Bridgwater, Somerset, to keep up with her in the lead-up to his shocking attack in the early hours.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Iercosan, 27, was seen jogging down the road to keep up with his victim. He then dragged her off the street and raped her in a parking area.
At Taunton Crown Court on Friday, Iercosan was sentenced to seven years and one month in prison, with an extended licence and a lifetime sexual harm prevention order.
The victim courageously gave a powerful statement in court, saying ‘I am here today to try and regain some control after you stole it all from me’. Detective inspector Hadley Rides commended her bravery after the incident, which Iercosan admitted to due to the overwhelming evidence against him.
Iercosan stalked the woman before dragging her off the street and raping her in a car park.
The courage of the victim in this case has enabled justice to be served and Iercosan to be held accountable for his heinous crime.
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