Abbas Abbass, a “callous predator” Peterborough Rapist who stalked a lady in a city centre and assaulted her repeatedly has been sentenced to imprisonment.
British sex offender Abbas Abbass, aged 40, assaulted the victim multiple times in Peterborough during the early hours of 17 December.
He was convicted of two charges of rape and one charge of assault by penetration.
Abbas Abbass, of Raedwald Court, in Peterborough, was sentenced to 18 years in prison, with a further six years on licence. He has been placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely.
Cambridgeshire Police said Abbass approached the victim in Bridge Street at about 02:00 and asked her if she wanted him to order her a taxi.
She declined but he tried to kiss her despite being asked to go away.
He left but CCTV showed him following her from a distance. When she got to Town Bridge, she suddenly felt unwell and dizzy.
As she continued along Oundle Road, Abbas Abbass caught up with her and raped her twice in the nearby recreation ground.
He ordered a taxi and took her back to his home, where she awoke the next morning feeling scared and confused. Abbas Abbass sexually assaulted her while she pretended to be asleep.
When she realised he was not going to stop, she opened her eyes and pushed him away.
He began acting like nothing had happened but she left and called a friend who took her to the police.
Det Con Jake Owen said: “Abbas Abbass is a dangerous sexual predator who carried out multiple sexual assaults on the victim, leaving lasting trauma.
“I am pleased we have managed to help put a callous sex offender behind bars and I would like to commend the victim’s bravery in coming forward and supporting us with a prosecution.”
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