GRZEGORZ LUCAK AND HIS SHOCKING ATTACKS IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND LOUGHBOROUGH
A local detective has detailed the disturbing and perilous conduct of sex offender Grzegorz Luczak following his violent assaults on two women who were alone in Loughborough last year.Detective Sergeant Amanda Boswell, the lead officer on the case, emphasized that Luczak exhibited predatory tendencies, deliberately targeting women who appeared vulnerable, often under the influence of alcohol, which left them susceptible to harm.
The 45-year-old, who formerly resided on Holmfield Avenue in Loughborough, was brought before Leicester Crown Court on Thursday, 30 March, where he received a sentence of ten years in prison.
In addition to his incarceration, he was ordered to be listed on the Sex Offenders Register for the remainder of his life.
His crimes highlighted a calculated pattern of exploitation and violence aimed at unsuspecting women during late-night hours.
The first incident occurred during an evening in March of the previous year.
Luczak was observed spending several hours driving aimlessly through Loughborough’s town centre, repeatedly stopping as the bars closed, which the prosecution argued was a deliberate effort to find a vulnerable female victim.
Late that night, an intoxicated woman, mistaking his vehicle for a taxi, entered it and requested to be taken home.
Instead of assisting her in reaching her destination, Luczak chose to continue driving with her still inside.
A courageous passerby noticed the unsettling situation and decided to intervene.
The individual attempted to help the woman exit the vehicle, taking photographs of Luczak’s car and warning him to cease any harmful intentions.
Despite these warnings, Luczak persisted in driving further and committed a sexual assault during the journey, against her protests.
The terrified woman managed to escape from the moving vehicle by jumping out and fleeing to a nearby residence, where she was heard shouting for help, alerting residents to her distress.
Luczak was detained by police at the scene.
However, initially, authorities lacked sufficient evidence to formally charge him, and he was released under investigation while officers continued their inquiries.
Several months later, in August, Luczak was once again seen driving late at night around Loughborough.
He later claimed his purpose was to collect scrap material discarded by residents that he intended to repair and sell.
On this occasion, Luczak spotted another woman walking alone after an evening out.
He immediately turned his car around, disregarding traffic rules by traveling the wrong way down a one-way street, and approached her.
CCTV footage captured the horrifying moment he exited his vehicle and violently assaulted her, resulting in a serious sexual assault and physical struggle.
Following these events, Luczak was arrested on suspicion of multiple offenses, including one count of sexual assault and two counts of digital penetration of a female over 13.
He was subsequently charged and, after a trial in February, was found guilty of all charges.
Detective Sergeant Amanda Boswell, a member of the force’s SIGNAL team, expressed her condemnation of Luczak’s actions.
She stated, “This man subjected both women to degrading and humiliating attacks, causing an emotional trauma that is truly unforgivable.
He specifically targeted vulnerable women alone late at night, which is deeply disturbing.
The jury rightly recognized his predatory behaviour and convicted him.” She further emphasized that women should feel safe to go out and enjoy nights out, including drinking alcohol, without fear of assault.
“Women have the right to walk home safely without being targeted by individuals like Luczak.
These crimes highlight the importance of community vigilance and support for victims,” Boswell added.
She highlighted the importance of victim support throughout the investigation, commending the bravery of the women and witnesses who provided crucial evidence.
“Their courage and strength played a vital role in achieving justice.
We are grateful for their trust and cooperation,” she said.
Boswell also urged other potential victims who might have encountered Luczak and not reported their experiences to come forward.
“Given Luczak’s pattern of offending, it’s possible there are other women who have suffered in similar circumstances but felt unable to report it at the time.
We have specialized officers ready to support and guide victims through the process, and we work closely with other agencies to ensure ongoing assistance.”
