In 2022, Marian Feraru, the Scunthorpe Rapist, a “sexual predator” apprehended by law enforcement due to DNA evidence connecting him to a second assault, was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Marian Feraru, 25, sexually assaulted a woman in Scunthorpe in October 2021; nevertheless, his genetic profile was absent from the police database, as previously stated in court.
In March 2022, Marian Feraru assaulted a second woman and was subsequently apprehended by law enforcement, establishing a connection to the original offence.
In September at Grimsby Crown Court, he was found guilty of two charges of rape.
On Monday, before the same court, Marian Feraru, residing on Sheffield Street West in Scunthorpe, was informed that he will serve at least 11 years and 172 days before parole eligibility is assessed.
Authorities reported that Marian Feraru sexually assaulted his initial victim on 31 October 2021 after he approached her on Teale Street in the town and she rebuffed his attempts.
He was not recognised then and possessed no prior criminal record with law enforcement.
Five months later, on 27 March, Marian Feraru accosted a woman in Memorial Gardens, placed a chain around her neck, and assaulted her after she rebuffed his advances.
The assault concluded when another woman approached him, prompting his flight, according to authorities.
Marian Feraru was convicted after a week-long trial for stealing, wrongful detention, and attempting to commit a sexual crime. He was acquitted of one charge of attempted rape.
Detective Inspector Sam Chester of Humberside Police stated: “Marian Feraru is unequivocally a sexual predator who inflicted immense distress and suffering upon these women for his own depraved desires, compelling them to endure the traumatic experience of a trial.”
“I anticipate that the verdict will provide solace to his victims, as their bravery in coming forward will prevent further harm from this individual.”
Marian Feraru will be permanently registered as a sex offender and will be subjected to a lifelong sexual harm prevention order.
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