Scunthorpe man found guilty of serious sexual assault
It followed a week long trial at Grimsby Crown Court
Last updated 15th Sep 2022
A Scunthorpe man's been found guilty of a serious sexual assault.
Twenty-five-year-old Marian Feraru of Sheffield Street West, Scunthorpe has been convicted of 2 counts of rape as well as theft, false imprisonment and intending to commit a sexual offence.
He raped one woman in October last year and attempted to rape another in March.
Police described Feraru as a sexual predator who put his victims through a harrowing ordeal causing them untold distress.
He'll be sentenced in October.
Detective Inspector Sam Chester leading the investigation said:
“I cannot begin to put into words the bravery the victims have shown throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
“Feraru is without doubt a sexual predator who put these women through untold distress and suffering for his own perverse needs and forced them to have to endure the harrowing ordeal of a trial and have to relive what he did to them by maintaining his not guilty plea.
“I am pleased he has been found guilty of all the offences and I hope the outcome will offer his victims some comfort in knowing that, by having the courage and strength to come forward, they will now stop anybody else coming to harm at the hands of this man.
“To anyone who is or who may have been the victim of rape or sexual assault, I would urge you to please, come forward and report it to us.
“We will listen to you and we will believe you, and we will do all we can to take action against those responsible and bring them to justice. By working closely with other organisations, charities and agencies, we can also ensure you are offered the help and support that is needed following these types of offences.
“I can offer my assurance that if you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault, you will be taken seriously and treated sensitively. You can report the crime directly to us through our 101 number, or 999 in an emergency, or you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555111."