In 2022, Elek Horvath, the Hanley Rapist, was incarcerated for the sexual assault of a woman in Stoke-on-Trent.
Elek Horvath, 23, of Hanley, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court today (Friday 26 August) after he was found guilty of the rape of a woman at the same court yesterday (Thursday 25 August 2022).
Law enforcement was summoned to Hope Street, Hanley, subsequent to the rape that transpired at 6:30 AM on Sunday, January 16.
Elek Horvath was arrested a few hours after the incident.
Detective Sergeant Dawn Moody, from the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences unit, stated: “Horvath exhibited premeditated, predatory conduct that morning.”
Elek Horvath selected the victim after several hours of perambulating in Hanley.
The victim has had to endure the re-experiencing of her trauma in court, and the bravery required for this should not be underestimated.
I hope that she can find some closure and make a fresh start now that proceedings have concluded.
“I wish to express my gratitude to the officer who identified and apprehended Horvath within hours of the incident.”
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