Man jailed after raping woman in Oxford centre and fleeing the country
He was arrested again 11 years after the attack when he tried to re-enter the country
A man who raped a young woman in Oxford city centre in 2014 and fled the country has been jailed for 13 years.
Salam Karis, 35, has been sentenced after he was found guilty of three counts of rape.
Oxford Crown Court heard how Karis raped a young woman who was visiting her friends for a night out, in the city centre in 2014.
He was arrested the same day and charged, but fled the country when he was released on bail.
He was arrested again 11 years later when he tried to re-enter the country in Kent in July 2025.
Karis has also been handed an indefinite restraining order and will be on the sex offenders register for life.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Pete Warne said: “This was an appalling attack by Karis, and I am pleased that he has finally faced justice after fleeing the country.
“This conviction demonstrates our determination to pursue offenders, regardless of how much time has elapsed, and shows that attempts to evade justice will not succeed.
“We pay tribute to the victim, whose courage and resilience in continuing to support the investigation and give evidence in court has been instrumental in securing this conviction.”