Latest news with #attemptedrape
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Brit, 16, is arrested for 'trying to rape 22-year-old UK tourist at her hotel in Tenerife'
A 16-year-old British tourist has been arrested on suspicion of trying to rape another UK holidaymaker at her hotel in Tenerife. The teenager, who had flown to the island with his family, was held at the swimming pool of his hotel in the resort of Playa de Las Americas, next to the one where he allegedly attempted to enter the 22-year-old's room and force himself on her. Detectives said today he fled after she resisted and screamed. He has been remanded to a juvenile detention centre following an appearance at a youth court and banned from leaving Spain pending an ongoing investigation. The incident happened 'busy daylight hours' on July 31 according to police, with a well-placed source saying it occurred around 3pm. A spokesman for Spain's National Police in Tenerife said today: 'Officers have arrested a minor aged 16 as the alleged author of an attempted sex attack on July 31 at a hotel in the municipality of Arona. 'The quick work of officers led to his rapid location and arrest, preventing the possibility of further attacks. 'The incident occurred at the door of one of the rooms of the hotel where the victim, aged 22, was approached by an individual who managed to sneak in behind her. 'She resisted, screaming to raise the alarm, and managing to prevent the attacker from closing the door behind him who reacted by fleeing the scene. 'The attack happened in busy daylight hours in a busy part of the hotel. 'CCTV cameras enabled the officers to reconstruct the events of that day and follow the suspect's movements so they could locate and arrest him at the pool of a nearby hotel. 'He was a guest there and on holiday with his family. 'The youngster was handed over to a youth court judge. 'Given the severity of the allegations against him, he was remanded to a youth detention centre where he will remain in custody, without being afforded the possibility of leaving the island.' A well-placed police source said: 'Both the teenage boy and the woman are British. She was holidaying alone and he was with his family.' He said the incident happened around 3pm on July 31. Another added: 'The CCTV images police obtained showed this lad appeared to be on the prowl after entering a hotel he wasn't staying at. 'He didn't know the older woman. She was a complete stranger.' The names of the hotels, which are next-door to each other on Avenida de Las Americas, have not been disclosed.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Placer County deputies responding to attempted rape report involved in crash
Two Placer County deputies in a patrol vehicle were involved in a crash while responding to a report of an attempted rape at a park Sunday afternoon, the sheriff's office said. Deputies received a report at 5:30 p.m. Sunday of an attempted rape involving an adult victim at Dry Creek Park. The sheriff's office said two deputies in a patrol vehicle were responding with their lights and sirens on to help establish a perimeter but were involved in a crash at the intersection of Baseline Road and Walerga Road. A deputy and the driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries, the sheriff's office said. The suspect in the attempted rape was arrested, deputies said. That investigation is ongoing. The investigation into the crash will be handled by the Roseville Police Department.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Yahoo
Island man accused of three rapes over ten-year period
AN ISLE of Wight man accused of three counts of rape over a ten-year period, appeared before Island magistrates this week. Andrew Dorning, of Mitchell Avenue, Ventnor, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (July 29). He indicated not guilty pleas to three charges of raping a woman — one at Lowestoft, Suffolk, between January 1 and December 31, 2009, and a further two in Niton, January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2019. He also faced a charge of attempted rape, in Niton, between January 1 and December 31, 2015. The 44-year-old was bailed to reappear for a plea and trial preparation hearing at the Isle of Wight Crown Court, on September 1. His bail was conditional, not to enter the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.
BBC News
31-07-2025
- BBC News
Police investigate attempted rape in Reading town centre
Police are investigating after a woman in her 20s was subjected to a sexual assault and attempted rape in Reading town centre. The victim was approached by an unknown man in Merchant's Place between 03:00 BST and 03:45 on offender was described as being Asian or Russian, about 5ft 7in (1.7m) tall, with lots of facial hair and long, straight black Valley Police, which is appealing for witnesses, said the woman was being supported by specially trained officers. Det Insp Stuart Streeter said: "We understand this sexual assault and attempted rape will cause concern but we are carrying out a thorough investigation."He added that there would be extra police officers in the town centre this weekend. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Yahoo
Double sex attacker's 'unduly lenient' ten-year jail sentence to be reviewed
A double sex attacker is set to have his ten-year jail sentence reviewed for being 'too lenient'. Arshad Chaudrhy sexually assaulted one girl on multiple occasions in 2017 and, three years later, sexually assaulted another woman and attempted to rape her. The 50-year-old was arrested after the two victims bravely came forward - and was then charged with seven sexual assaults, one attempted sexual assault and one attempted rape. He denied all the offences at court but the jury saw through his lies. He was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison. However, a spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office (AGO) has now confirmed that Chaudrhy's sentence had been referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme. They said: 'I can confirm that the Solicitor General has referred Arshad Chadurhy sentence to the Court of Appeal as they agree that it appears unduly lenient. 'It is now for the court to decide whether to increase the sentence.' As previously reported, Chaudrhy was jailed on June 23 this year at Teesside Crown Court. Following the sentencing, investigating officer Detective Constable Neil Chisholm from CET said: 'Chaudrhy targeted these two women in pursuit of his own sexual gratification. 'His crimes have had a lasting impact on his victims who were put through even more trauma when he tried to deny his crimes. 'Thankfully the jury saw through his lies and found him guilty. I'm pleased that justice has today been served and that he is now in prison where he can't hurt anyone else. 'Hopefully it has brought some closure to the victims. 'I'd like to thank the victims for their courage and strength throughout this whole process. I'd encourage anyone who has been sexually assaulted to come forward and report it. 'We will fully investigate it and support you throughout.' It's never too late to report an incident to police. The force has specially trained officers who will support you throughout. You can report at any time of day or night online via the Cleveland Police website or by phoning 101. Anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual abuse can contact Teesside Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for help and support, regardless of whether or not the offence has been reported to police. SARC provides 24-hour crisis intervention and a range of options.
