A man who raped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman in Kettering town centre has been jailed for six years and nine months, in a case that police say demonstrates the power of rapid CCTV response and the continued focus on tackling violence against women.
Florin Bogatu, 36, of Trafalgar Road, Kettering, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court after pleading guilty to oral rape, attempted rape, and assault by penetration following the attack, which took place on 7 October 2024 in a car park off Commercial Road.
CCTV Operators Alert Police During Live Assault
The harrowing attack was spotted live by CCTV operators, who immediately alerted Northamptonshire Police. Officers arrived swiftly and found Bogatu standing over his distressed victim. He was arrested at the scene and later charged with multiple sexual offences.
