Twana Azize, the Hereford Rapist, who targeted a woman he encountered in a nightclub, has been sentenced to eight years in court today, Friday, 17 October.
Twana Azize, 29, of College Road, Hereford, received a term for the assault that occurred in Hereford city centre during the early hours of a Sunday morning in May of this year. He encountered his victim at an urban nightclub.
Twana Azize was convicted of rape at Worcester Crown Court on 22 August. Today, he received an eight-year sentence and was additionally mandated to register as a lifelong sex offender.
Twana Azize exploited the woman by isolating her from her friends at the club and subsequently obstructing her from obtaining a taxi home. He thereafter escorted her away from the taxi stand and assaulted her sexually on a remote street, away from public view.
The victim successfully hailed a taxi home and reported the event. Twana Azize was apprehended after reviewing CCTV footage and further police searches.
Notwithstanding his denial of the charges, forensic analysis of his garments corroborated evidence that resulted in the charge.
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