Peterborough man jailed for raping and strangling woman
He was also handed a life-long restraining order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order at Peterborough Crown Court
A Peterborough man has been jailed for 18 years after being convicted of a catalogue of serious crimes against a woman.
Marek Woroniecki, 62, was found guilty of charges including two counts of rape, actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, and assault by beating at Peterborough Crown Court in July.
On Friday (15/9) he was jailed at the same court and told he would serve a minimum of 14 years.
Woroniecki, from Peterborough city centre, was also handed a life-long restraining order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
The jury heard the police were called on New Year’s Day this year after a shopkeeper was approached by a distressed woman who had been attacked.
She had suffered severe bruising to her face - two black eyes, a split upper lip and bruising to her legs and arms.
Woroniecki was arrested and denied the offences but was convicted following trial.
DC Emma Curtis said: “Woroniecki traumatised his victim in the most horrendous way - he is clearly a very dangerous individual and I’m pleased he has been brought to justice.
“This trial was a testament to the courage and bravery of the victim’s unwavering commitment to getting justice despite the trauma she had gone through.”