Man who raped 12-year-old girl jailed for 16 years
Police say Nicusor Malone "took advantage of a young, vulnerable victim and subjected her to a terrible ordeal"Nicusor Manole, of Market Square in Nelson, Lancashire, was convicted after a trial at Preston Crown Court.
Police said the 27-year-old had met his "young, vulnerable" victim by chance in Burnley in June 2022. After buying her some Lucozade and offering her £10, he persuaded the girl to travel to a flat with him in Brierfield, Pendle.He became angry, removed the girl's clothes and then raped her.When the door was unlocked, she ran into the street and flagged down a cyclist, who saw she was crying and distressed.Inquiries by Lancashire Police soon identified Manole as being responsible.The judge branded Manole an "offender of concern" as he handed him a 16-year prison sentence.
"Manole took advantage of a young, vulnerable victim and subjected her to a terrible ordeal which left her traumatised."
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