Man jailed for raping stranger in Swindon
46 year old Constantin-Robert Munteanu targeted a woman in January
A Swindon man's been jailed for six years, for the rape of a stranger in an alleyway in the town.
46 year old Constantin-Robert Munteanu from Ferndale Road admitted two counts of rape and has been sentenced at Swindon Crown Court today (Friday 4th April).
His punishment's been reduced from nine years, due to an early guilty plea.
He'll also be the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
What happened?
Munteanu targeted a woman he didn't know in an alleyway between Gladstone Street and Ponting Street.
The attack happened just before midnight on January 12th this year.
Temporary Detective Constable Elizabeth Storrar, of Swindon CID, said: “First and foremost, I’d like to thank and pay tribute to the victim in this case.
“Acknowledging and reporting what has happened can be very difficult for survivors of sexual offences, but because of her courage, women are now safer on the streets of Swindon.
“This investigation was a good example of multi-agency work between Swindon Police and outside organisations, which is vital for bringing dangerous offenders like Munteanu to justice.
“If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, know that there are other agencies and charities who can support you through a police investigation, such as First Light and their Independent Sexual Violence Advisers.”