'EXTREMELY BRAVE' WOMAN FOUGHT OFF WOULD-BE DEWSBURY RAPIST 'LOOKING FOR A VICTIM' IN PARK
A woman displayed remarkable bravery when she fought off a man attempting to assault her in a park in Batley, after he attacked her while she was walking nearby.The woman, whose name is protected for legal reasons, was on a call with her mother in a wooded section of Taylor Street on September 11 when her attacker, 23-year-old Krisztian Glonczi, began following her.
Earlier, Glonczi had exposed himself, and the woman told him firmly, "Get the f*** away from me now, don't you dare," prompting him to further pursue her.
He then grabbed her, leading to a struggle that ended with both on the ground.
Leeds Crown Court heard that Glonczi sat on top of her, pushed her face into the ground, covered her mouth, and restrained her for a moment.
The woman fought back by biting, scratching, and keeping her legs tightly clenched.
During the assault, Glonczi went through her bag, but she managed to reach and squeeze his testicles before he ran away.
Her mother, who had heard the commotion, saw her daughter run through bushes and thorns, climb onto a bin, and over a wall before she contacted police.
Police in West Yorkshire identified Glonczi after an officer noticing him walking in the vicinity recognized him from CCTV footage.
He was promptly detained and questioned but denied any involvement in the incident, despite evidence from CCTV showing him before and after the attack.
The court was informed that the victim incurred bruising from being pushed to the ground and scratches from running through the rough terrain.
DNA analysis confirmed Glonczi's involvement, with his genetic material present on her hands and nails.
The defendant admitted to attempted rape and theft.
She provided a victim impact statement to the court, describing her former trusting nature but now feeling unable to leave her home alone.
She suffers from nightmares, panic attacks, and visual flashbacks of her attacker’s face, which sometimes appears in strangers.
Her confidence has been severely affected—she no longer finds herself attractive and avoids mirrors and compliments.
Additionally, she has quit her job due to the trauma, which struck her when she was vulnerable and isolated.
Defense lawyer Gillian Batts explained that Glonczi, from Kilpin Hill Lane, Dewsbury, had no previous convictions in the UK or Hungary.
She added that he was visiting the UK with family and decided to stay.
She also noted that Glonczi did not deeply explain his motives, which she said is common in sexual offence cases.
Judge Ray Singh sentenced Glonczi to 63 months in prison plus a three-year extended licence period.
The judge highlighted he must serve two-thirds of the sentence before release.
He described the victim as extremely brave and condemned Glonczi’s premeditated approach in targeting her.
The judge emphasized that the attack had a lasting impact on her long-term well-being, affecting her relationships and sense of safety.
Glonczi's claim of memory loss was dismissed, with the judge noting discrepancies in his accounts and concerns about his understanding of consent.
Additionally, Glonczi was ordered to be on a lifelong sex offender register and to be subject to a restraining order to protect the victim.
Following the case, Detective Inspector Guy Shackleton praised her courage and explained that her quick actions led police to arrest Glonczi, who had no prior criminal record.
He encouraged victims of sexual offences to report incidents to authorities promptly, as their cooperation is crucial for investigations.
