A rapist who preyed on a woman as she walked home alone after a night out has been jailed for life.
Vasile Nastase, 49, met his victim in a nightclub in Leigh on Saturday, November 17.
The woman was walking along Railway Road when Nastase put his arm around her.
Despite pleading with him to let go, Nastase forced the woman into an property on Findlay Street where he raped her.
Nastase, of Findlay Street, Leigh, was jailed at Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to rape.
The defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 10 years and five months in prison.
Detective Constable Chris Waddicar, of GMP ’s Wigan district, said: “Nastase preyed on the victim as she was walking alone, and subjected her to a horrifying ordeal.
“Following his arrest, Nastase showing despicable contempt for the victim by continuously denying the offence, but his lies were uncovered following forensic enquiries and he was subsequently charged.
“I’d like to praise the bravery of the victim throughout the case and I hope this sentence brings her some comfort knowing the person responsible is behind bars.”
- If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, the police urge you to contact the force or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.
- You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101, or people can refer themselves to St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515, whether or not you want make a police report.
- St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them via Greater Manchester Police, or as a self-referral.
- Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. Confidential helpline: 0161 273 4500.
- Survivors Manchester offers support and counselling for adult male survivors of sexual abuse and rape, regardless of when the event happened. Contact 0161 236 2182.
