ROONEY GARDI FROM LYNEHAM CONVICTED OF RAPE IN SWINDON'S OLD TOWN

In a recent and highly disturbing case, a man identified as Rooney Gardi, aged 23, hailing from Calne Road in Lyneham, has been found guilty of committing a serious sexual assault in the area of Old Town, Swindon. The conviction was reached after a trial held at Swindon Crown Court on Monday, March 3, 2025.

The incident in question took place on the night of June 30, 2024. According to reports, Gardi's teenage victim was discovered in a state of unconsciousness within a car park located on Dammas Lane, during the early hours of that morning. The discovery was made by members of the public who came across her lying there, seemingly unaware of what had transpired in the hours leading up to her being found.

Further details revealed that the young girl had no recollection of the events that led to her current condition. She was found missing her underwear and bore injuries to her face and other parts of her body, indicating a violent assault. The circumstances surrounding her injuries and the assault itself are under investigation, but the evidence presented in court was sufficient to establish Gardi's guilt.

Following the verdict, Rooney Gardi has been remanded into custody, and he is scheduled to face sentencing on April 14. The case has garnered significant attention in the local community, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety and the prevalence of such heinous crimes in the Swindon area.