Locations
Chesterman Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1
Description
A man has been jailed following a rape in Reading. Catalin-Petrisor Luca has now been sentenced to six years and 11 months in prison following a hearing at Reading Crown Court on May 22.
Luca, of Chesterman Street, Reading, had pleaded guilty to one count of rape at the same court on February 3. The 33-year-old led a woman in her 20s down an alleyway off Garrard Street in October last year.
After leading her down the alley, Luca proceeded to rape the victim. He was subsequently arrested and charged on November 3 last year.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Amy Hennah, based at Reading police station, said: Luca took advantage of the victim while she was drunk and vulnerable. I am pleased that he will now serve a considerable amount of time in prison.
Thames Valley Police takes rape and sexual assault offences extremely seriously and will investigate robustly to bring offenders to justice.