Man jailed after attacking 12 year-old girl
He was sentenced at Preston Crown Court.
Last updated 18th Apr 2023
A man who attacked and sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl has been jailed for 16 years.
Nicusor Manole, 27, had seen the girl in Burnley in June last year, after she had travelled to the town and did not know the area.
Manole offered her ÂŁ10 so she could travel to Manchester the next day, but on condition she would go back to his place for a few hours.
Her ordeal only ended when she managed to persuade Manole to leave the flat together.
After leaving the property, the girl revealed to a passer by she had been sexually assaulted.
Det Con Hannah Brown of Lancashire Police said:
“This was an horrific offence committed by Nicusor Manole and we welcome the lengthy prison sentence which the judge imposed.
“Manole took advantage of a young, vulnerable victim and subjected her to a terrible ordeal which left her traumatised.”