Romanian sex predator jailed for raping doctor in Glasgow's Mitchell Street
Judge Norman McFadyen said he hoped he would be 'deported or removed from the country at the earliest opportunity'
Last updated 10th Nov 2025
A Romanian sex predator convicted of raping a doctor in a late-night attack has been jailed for nine years.
Mihai Nicolae Patran pounced on the 27 year-old stranger as she walked in Glasgow's Mitchell Street in the early hours of November 26 2023.
The traumatised victim eventually escaped naked from the waist down to the safety of a taxi.
Patran was later arrested - and went on to perform a sex act on himself while sitting in the dock during his first court appearance.
The 34 year-old Romanian first-offender was today sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow.
He had been found guilty of the crimes following a trial last month.
Judge Norman McFadyen told Patran: "You are a dangerous man and a danger to women.
"It is hoped you will be deported or removed from the country at the earliest opportunity.
"I have to take into account that, for whatever reason, you are not deported and, In due course, you come to be released from custody and are at liberty here.
"In that event, it seems clear to me the risk you present is such, that the period you be subject to supervision on licence as part of a custodial sententence would not be sufficient for the protection of the public from serious harm.
"It is therefore appropriate to pass an extended sentence."
As a result, Patran will be supervised for further three years on any release.
The doctor recalled her ordeal from behind screens at the trial last month.
She had not long moved to the city to start work prior to the attack.
The witness told how she had been at a house party in the west-end. She had a number of vodka and lemonades that night.
She became aware of others then discussing going into town.
The woman decided to join them, but got delayed leaving and ended up getting a taxi later on her own.
She did not have any contact numbers for the others who had headed out.
The woman got out the taxi in the city centre - she did not know the time, but realised it was "late" and that bars were likely now closed.
She decided instead to try and find a Taco Bell restaurant to get some food. The doctor eventually walked onto Mitchell Street.
It was there she claimed her arm was touched and "just like a strange man being there".
She said this individual had come out of what she described as an "indent" in the alleyway.
The woman recalled how she "froze" after ending up in this area.
She told prosecutor Greg Farrell: "I think I would describe it as complete disassociation.
"I was just so scared. I think I kind of mentally froze."
Asked did the person say anything, the woman said it was more "commands".
The witness: "I remember him using the words 'f***' and 'do it'. Not necessarily together.
"The thing I remember most was the tone. There was an aggression to it.
"There was a commanding nature to it."
The woman ended up on the ground and the man "kind of towering" over her.
She then went to describe to jurors being raped.
The doctor recalled her jeans, underwear and trainers being off, but that she still had on her long coat and T-shirt.
Asked by Mr Farrell had she wanted to the man to do this, she replied "no".
The advocate depute: "Did you say or do anything at the time to let him know that?"
She stated: "I remember saying 'stop'. I remember being so scared."
Mr Farrell: "Did he stop when you told him to?"
The witness: "No."
She said it was "more than once" she told him to stop.
The woman: "I do not think I could have made it any more apparent that I did not want any of it."
She told jurors how she eventually got away from the attacker.
The doctor: "I remember managing to walk out the bay (the doorway).
"I remember I got my phone and quickly ordered an Uber taxi - thankfully it came quite quickly.
"I ran down the road. I think I was so clear cut about getting out, I did not take my trousers, pants or anything. I just needed to get home."
Mr Farrell asked did she speak to the driver.
The woman: "I have a vague recollection that I said, quite matter of fact, that I had been raped.
"He asked if I was 'ok' and I think I said 'yeah'. I was just so relieved that I was not in that space any more.
"I was just so concentrated in getting home - but I was not okay. I think I was in complete shock."
The woman went on to text a friend and her sister what had happened.
Patran - who had no permanent address - was arrested following a probe into the attack.
He had lodged a special defence during the trial that the young doctor had consented to sex.
He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court days after the attack.
A female prison custody officer was handcuffed beside Patran in the dock.
She was left sickened as she spotted the predator groping himself during the hearing.
The woman: "I was shocked. I did not know what to do, whether to interrupt the court or not. I kind of froze."
The presiding sheriff was later alerted to what happened and police became involved.
It also emerged Patran had flashed himself to a woman on a train between Perth and Stirling on October 22 2023.
Patran was found guilty of all three charges.
He was put on the sex offenders list indefinitely.