30 month jail sentence for man who carried out sexual assault in Stowmarket
A man from Stowmarket has been jailed for over two years following a sexual assault in the town earlier this year.
Constantin Tulba, (pictured above) aged 34, of Edgecomb Road, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court today, Monday, August 21, where he was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment. He had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault at a previous hearing on July 5.
The incident took place at approximately 1.15am on Sunday, June 4.
The victim, a woman aged in her early 20s, had been walking away from Stowmarket town centre towards Combs Ford. She was on Ipswich Road, when she became aware of a man walking close behind her.
The man grabbed hold of her, before sexually assaulting her. The woman resisted and escaped to an approaching car and the suspect ran away.
The male who was driving the car that disturbed Tulba then drove the victim to a nearby police vehicle that was on patrol.
Officers conducted enquiries following the incident and the following day Monday, June 5, Tulba was arrested and subsequently charged.
Police enquiries at Tulba’s property found the clothing which matched the description that Tulba was wearing on the evening of the assault, and forensics linked him to the assault.
Detective Sergeant Naomi Harger said: “This would have been an extremely concerning and frightening assault for the victim and I praise her for the courage and strength she has shown.
“I am extremely pleased to see Tulba behind bars after being handed this sentence and hope this reassures the local community. However, it will be of little comfort I am sure for the victim who showed immense courage in speaking to police about the terrible ordeal she experienced. No prison term will ever make up for the trauma she suffered.
“I’d also like to thank the members of public who came forward as witnesses and who provided CCTV or dash cam footage for the case. This evidence is always really valuable in securing convictions.
“Anyone who is a victim of any sexual offence can be reassured that they can and should come forward and contact us. All complaints are taken seriously and we continue to work with partner agencies to provide victims with appropriate support whilst conducting a robust and thorough investigation.”
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