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'The stuff of nightmares': Romanian national posed as taxi driver, broke into woman's home and 'viciously' raped her

Summary

A Romanian national, Costel Raducan, was jailed for 11 years after being convicted of burglary, rape, and attempted anal rape. The victim described the traumatic experience of being attacked in her own home by a man who had posed as a taxi driver. Raducan broke into her home and raped her after she had been left alone. The victim had to undergo a sexual assault examination and faced significant emotional and psychological trauma. Raducan denied the charges and claimed the victim had consented to the sexual act. The judge described the case as 'the stuff of nightmares' and noted the premeditated nature of the attack. The victim's impact statement highlighted the lasting effects of the crime on her life, including fear, panic attacks, and career setbacks. The court acknowledged the severity of the crime and the need for justice for the victim.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'The stuff of nightmares': Romanian national posed as taxi driver, broke into woman's home and 'viciously' raped her. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• May 3, 2025 Incident
• May 30, 2025 Incident
• 2008 and 2014 Other
• 2026-06-18 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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