Antanas Jancevskis, a man who unlawfully entered a flat through a window and sexually assaulted a woman he had met only hours prior, has been sentenced to imprisonment.
On 17 April 2022, Antanas Jancevskis and his victim both participated in a BBQ on Leicester’s Glenfield Road.
That evening, she was escorted home by two companions and subsequently fell asleep on her sofa. That night, she awoke to discover 35-year-old Antanas Jancevskis on the sofa with her, where he subsequently assaulted her sexually.
Upon his departure to the loo, she exited her apartment and notified a bystander, who then contacted the police. Antanas Jancevskis was apprehended by law enforcement in the early hours of 18 April.
On 19 February 2025, after a trial at Leicester Crown Court, Antanas Jancevskis of Castle Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, was convicted of one count of rape.
Today (Thursday, March 20), he was sentenced to 15 years in imprisonment and will be registered as a sex offender for life.
Detective Constable James Alcock was the investigating officer. He said: “This is a deeply disturbing case, particularly because he entered her home through a window.
“The victim has shown great bravery as she’s had to re-live her ordeal through a trial.
“I hope the local community can take some reassurance from the fact he’s been convicted of his crime and is now serving a period of imprisonment.”
- There are a number of different agencies who are able to offer independent help and support to victims of sexual offences in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
- Further information on these services and details on who to contact if you have been a victim of a sexual offence can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences
- If you have been a victim of sexual assault, you can also contact Juniper Lodge – a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – by phoning 0116 273 3330 or visiting https://juniperlodge.org.uk/
- You can also find your nearest SARC by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.