Monday 6 June 2016

Convicted Romanian Robber's Double Sex Attacks Within Weeks Of UK Arrival

A “dangerous” Romanian criminal, who targeted two lone women in sexually-motivated attacks within weeks of arriving in the UK, has been locked-up for 16 years.
Heavily-tatooed Nicusor Ion, 41, of Islip Gardens, Northolt was armed with a knife on both occasions when he struck at the same underpass.
Fortunately Ion – who is a convicted robber in his homeland - was disturbed by passers-by, which cut short the attacks as he dragged each victim into bushes.
He was convicted by an Isleworth Crown Court jury of sexually assaulting a 28 year-old woman at 6.45pm on August 9, last year near the Target Roundabout, Northolt.
Ion was also found guilty of attempting to rob the woman and possessing an offensive weapon.
The victim was grabbed from behind by Ion and forced into bushes at knifepoint.
She was robbed and sexually assaulted by Ion, who fled when disturbed by a member of the public.
Three days later, at 9.30am on August 12, he attacked a 47 year-old woman in the same underpass.
Ion grabbed her and tried to drag her into bushes before pushing her to the floor.
He was again disturbed by a member of the public and ran off.
Ion was convicted of attempting to sexually assault the woman, robbing her and possessing a bladed article.
Police took her on a drive around of the local area and she pointed him out as he stood outside a betting-shop in nearby Mandeville Road.
The first victim also picked Ion out from an identity parade.
Detective Constable Ben Robinson from Ealing CID said: "These were violent and sustained attacks on two lone females in broad daylight which must have been terrifying for the victims.
“However, due to their courage officers were able to quickly identify Ion following the second offence and arrest him.
"Ion is a dangerous man who will now spend a considerable amount of time behind bars.

“Such offences will not be tolerated and we will do everything within our power to ensure offenders are brought to justice."

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