A 27-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after a brutal attack on a woman in Flintshire.

Dumitru-Robert Lactus Convicted of Shocking Sexual Crimes

Dumitru-Robert Lactus, from Welsh Road in Flintshire, was sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Monday, 29 September. He was found guilty of multiple offences including rape, assault causing actual bodily harm, intentional suffocation, and threats to kill.

Heavy Sentence to Keep Victim Safe

  • Lactus was handed a 16-year prison term.
  • He must register as a sex offender for life.
  • An indefinite restraining order protects the victim from further harm.

The tough sentence sends a clear warning: violent sexual offenders will be punished to the fullest extent of the law, ensuring justice and safety for victims.

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