AYDIN KOLLIARI SHOCKS SOUTHAMPTON WITH RAPE AND ASSAULTS AT BOURNEMOUTH CROWN COURT

Aydin Kolliari, a man with known ties to Southampton, appeared before Bournemouth Crown Court to face sentencing scheduled for Friday, 30 May 2025. This followed his earlier conviction on multiple serious charges, including two counts of rape, five counts of assault by beating, and two counts of intentional strangulation. Additionally, he was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage, marking a series of violent and disturbing offenses.

The incident that led to his arrest occurred on the morning of Sunday, 29 September 2024. At approximately 10:30 a.m., police officers responded to reports of a disturbance at the Hunters Moon Lodge in Middlemarsh. Concerned witnesses or residents had raised alarms about the occupants of a particular room, prompting a swift police response.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a distressed woman who appeared to be in need of immediate support. The victim was visibly upset and in a state of distress, prompting officers to provide assistance and gather initial information. Kolliari, who was known to the victim, was present at the scene and was promptly taken into custody.

The woman recounted a harrowing account of her ordeal, alleging that Kolliari had physically assaulted her. She claimed that he used her phone to strike her across the face, then proceeded to kick her and placed his hand around her throat, restricting her breathing. The assault escalated further when she reported that Kolliari raped her during the incident.

Following her initial disclosures, officers continued to support the victim and facilitated her to make additional statements. She revealed that she had been subjected to both physical violence and sexual assault at the hands of Kolliari, details that contributed to the severity of his charges.

After a thorough trial, Kolliari was found guilty of all charges brought against him. The court sentenced him to a term of seven years in prison, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the impact on his victim. This case underscores the serious nature of violent offenses and the importance of swift law enforcement action to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.