Violent sex offender jailed for campaign of rape and abuse

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-02 · by Tom Place
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A violent sex offender named Chiriac was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday after a campaign of rape and abuse against a woman and a child. The offenses were initially reported by a relative who found the victim injured at home on March 31, 2025. Police discovered evidence of violence at Chiriac’s property and he was arrested for multiple charges including actual bodily harm (ABH), criminal damage, and child assault. Additional charges of rape followed after the victim provided further details in September 2025. Detective Constable Izzy Glanvill praised the victim's courage and noted that justice will bring comfort to her.
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On March 31, 2025, a relative of a victim contacted Met officers after finding her with extensive injuries at their home. When police arrived at Chiriac's property, they discovered signs of violence, including blood stains. The investigation revealed that Chiriac had attacked the woman and threatened her with a knife before preventing her from leaving.

The victim later came forward to provide details about further incidents, which included rape. In September 2025, Chiriac was charged again for these additional crimes. He was found guilty of various offenses including assault by beating (ABH), criminal damage, and child assault. On Friday, he received a sentence of 20 years imprisonment with four years on license.

Detective Constable Izzy Glanvill praised the victim's courage in coming forward and supporting the investigation, noting that Chiriac is a dangerous individual responsible for sustained violence and sexual abuse.

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DC Glanvill hailed the woman who came forward for “showing extraordinary courage” and supporting the investigation, adding the verdict would give “a small measure of comfort” knowing that Chiriac has been held to account.
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🔮 DC Glanvill hailed the woman who came forward for “showing extraordinary courage” and supporting the investigation, adding the verdict would give “a small measure of comfort” knowing that Chiriac has been held to account.
2026-10-02 · Evening Standard
Violent sex offender jailed for campaign of rape and abuse · assertive framing

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A violent sex offender has been jailed following a series of offences against a woman and a young child. asserted
offender → jail → woman
On Friday, he was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment, to serve four years on licence. asserted
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A relative of the victim contacted Met officers on March 31, 2025, after she turned up at their home with extensive injuries. asserted
she → contact → injuries
When officers arrived at Chiriac’s property, they found signs of disorder, including visible blood staining in one of the rooms. asserted
they → arrive → rooms
They discovered that Chiriac had attacked the victim, prevented her from leaving the property and threatened her with a knife. asserted
Chiriac → discover → knife
Chiriac was promptly arrested and charged with offences including ABH, criminal damage and child assault, and was remanded in custody. asserted
Chiriac → arrest → custody
The victim subsequently came to the Met with details of further incidents, including rape, and Chiriac was charged again in September 2025. asserted
Chiriac → come → September
Detective Constable Izzy Glanvill, who led the Met’s investigation, said: “Chiriac is a dangerous and predatory individual who was responsible for a sustained pattern of violence... and sexual abuse. asserted
who → lead → violence
DC Glanvill hailed the woman who came forward for “showing extraordinary courage” and supporting the investigation, adding the verdict would give “a small measure of comfort” knowing that Chiriac has been held to account. asserted
Chiriac → hail → account
The woman said she was surprised by the amount of support she had received, saying she felt “genuinely peaceful and happy now” before thanking the police, justice system, NHS and other agencies for helping her. asserted
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