A dangerous animal has been found guilty of raping a woman in Wellingborough before trying to kill her.
Sergiu Boianjiu, formerly of Melton Road in the city, followed his victim from a nightclub before committing the horrific crimes.
The 39-year-old had spent 10 years in prison in his home country of Moldova for murdering his girlfriend, the BBC reported.
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Wilcox, of Northamptonshire Police, said: “Sergiu Boianjiu is an incredibly dangerous man who poses a real risk to women in our communities.”
Northampton Crown Court heard that Boianjiu followed his victim in the early hours of February 6 before attacking her in Great Park Street.
During the attack, Boianjiu raped her and carried out a sustained violent attack on her in an attempt to kill her. After unsuccessfully trying to dispose of her body, he left her for dead in an alley where she was later found by a member of the public.
The woman was taken to hospital in critical condition with serious head injuries and a dangerously low body temperature.
Sergiu Boianjiu
Fortunately, he has since been released from the hospital and is back home where he is continuing his recovery.
Following the attack, Northamptonshire Police launched an intensive investigation which led to the identification, location and arrest of Boianjiu, who was later, after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, charged with attempted ‘murder and two counts of rape.
He was found guilty of attempted murder, one count of rape and one count of attempted rape at Northampton Crown Court yesterday (August 26). He was found not guilty of a second count of rape. He will be sentenced in the same court at a date to be determined.
Yesterday Det Ch Insp Wilcox said: “Getting justice for this young woman was very important to all of us and so we are very pleased as a team to see the jury come back with this decision today.
“This case will live on in the minds of many who worked on it long after today, especially the young woman subjected to this disgusting crime who has shown incredible bravery. I hope she finds some comfort in today’s verdict today.
“Finally, I hope that today’s result demonstrates the commitment of Northamptonshire Police to tackling violence against women and girls and ensuring that offenders are sent to prison.”
Liz Fell, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “This was a horrific and sustained attack perpetrated by an incredibly dangerous individual. Sergiu Boianjiu was determined to get what he wanted and showed no sign of concern as do it
“It is only through incredible good fortune that the victim survived. Getting justice for her has involved a close working relationship between the police and the CPS as we considered every possible aspect of the events of that night to make a clear idea of what happened. We have left no stone unturned and have explored every possible legal avenue to ensure that this defendant faces the consequences of his cold and brutal actions.”