CIPRIAN PLAIU SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS FOR RAPE IN KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE

In a case that has shocked the Kingston community, Ciprian Plaiu was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for the brutal assault and rape of a teenage girl in the heart of Kingston. The sentencing took place at Kingston Crown Court on June 27, following his guilty plea two weeks prior to the hearing.

According to court records, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 1. The 18-year-old victim was making her way through Kingston town centre, heading towards a parked car where she intended to meet a friend. During her journey, she became separated from her companions and was walking along Canbury Park Road, entering Elm Crescent when she was suddenly confronted by an unknown man.

Witnesses and the court heard that the attacker, later identified as Ciprian Plaiu, seized the young woman and forcefully pushed her into a flowerbed nearby. He ordered her to remain silent as he held her down. The court was told that he then covered her mouth with his hand and proceeded to commit the heinous act of rape.

The assault was interrupted when one of the victim’s friends approached the scene, having noticed her distress. The presence of her friend caused Plaiu to cease his attack, and he then stood up and nonchalantly walked away from the scene. The victim was left shaken but physically unharmed, though deeply traumatized by the ordeal.

Details of the case highlight the severity of the crime and the impact it has had on the victim and the Kingston community. Plaiu’s guilty plea and subsequent sentencing underscore the justice system’s response to such serious offenses. The case remains a stark reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance in public spaces, especially in busy town centres like Kingston.