Man admits sexual assault of woman in Gloucester
Petrica Sergiu Iroftei pleaded guilty on the first day of a trial
A man has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a woman in Gloucester.
The victim had been walking alone in Barton Street, Gloucester last year on the evening of 23 August 2021.
She told police she was followed to Regent Street where the man sexually assaulted her before she was able to get away.
Petrica Sergiu Iroftei, aged 23 and of Dinely Street, Gloucester appeared at Gloucester Crown Court this morning (Monday 14 February).
He was due to face a trial but he admitted the offence on the first day.
Iroftei has been further remanded for sentencing at Gloucester Crown Court on Wednesday 16 March.
Detective Constable Victoria Bygrave from the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team said: "I would like to praise the victim for her strength in coming forward and being prepared to give evidence at court.
"This was a terrifying incident on a young woman who was trying to get home after a long day at work when she was instead left in fear for her own safety.
"Gloucestershire Constabulary take all reports of any sexual offence seriously and will support victims of these type of offences throughout the entire process."
The Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre support women dealing with the effects of rape and sexual abuse and more information can be found on their website.