Man jailed for 16 years for Ross-on-Wye rape
24 year old Mustafa Ogur was found guilty of attacking a woman
A Ross-on-Wye man has been jailed for 16 years for raping a woman.
24 year old Mustafa Ogur, from Brookend Street, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Monday 7th April), having previously been found guilty during a trial.
Following his prison sentence, Ogur will also be on an extended licence for eight years, and subject of a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
What happened?
A woman was raped near Three Crosses Road and Springfield Road in the early hours of Sunday 21st July 2024.
CCTV showed Ogur preying on potential victims before the attack.
He used Google Translate on his phone to tell women 'I want to make love to you'.
Ogur was arrested and charged with rape and sexual assault on 25th July 2024 - when officers entered his home they discovered him in the shower, having shaved his hair in an attempt to change his appearance and evade being recognised as the suspect.
Herefordshire CID Detective Inspector, Ben Pearson, said: “It takes such bravery to first report and then talk about such a horrific experience, and I commend the victim, who has shown incredible strength and courage throughout the investigation and trial. I understand that nothing will ever take away the pain and suffering from such an experience.
“I am pleased with the sentencing given to Ogur yesterday. I’m unsure if a person capable of such an evil crime would reflect on the harm he has caused an innocent person, but I do know Ogur is a dangerous individual who will thankfully no longer be amongst our community for some time.
"It is never too late to report a sexual offence and if you have been a victim or you know someone who has been a victim of this crime, please know that we are here to listen to you and support you through every step of the process."