Man Jailed over Sexual Assaults at Pilgrimage Site
- Alexandru Popescu, a 30-year-old man from Bradford Leigh, was found guilty at Swindon Crown Court on June 4 of sexually assaulting multiple women three years earlier in Chippenham.
- The assaults occurred on April 2, 2022, at the E11evn nightclub, where Popescu followed, grabbed, and forcibly touched women before being removed by security, with proceedings delayed by three years due to court adjournments.
- During a five-day trial, victims described Popescu's predatory acts and the impact on them, while police praised the courage of the victims and confirmed Popescu would be held accountable for his behaviour.
- DC Niall Maidment stated, "Victims of sexual assault will always be listened to," and thanked them as he welcomed the guilty verdict against Popescu.
- Popescu is scheduled for sentencing at Swindon Crown Court on July 15, marking the next stage in the judicial response to these assaults.
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