A man has been convicted of attempted rape as his traumatised victim now struggles to leave the house.

Bogdan Ungureanu, of no fixed address, was found guilty of attempted rape but not guilty of rape following a trial at Kingston Crown Court which concluded on Friday (May 5).

Police were called on August 28, 2021, by members of the public who went to help a screaming woman in Watling Park in Burnt Oak.

The woman reported that she was sitting in the park when she was approached by a man who physically and sexually assaulted her, leaving her unconscious.

She also had bruises and cuts across her body as well as a black eye.

When the suspect fled, he stole the victim’s handbag and her purse, which he later used to buy alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets.

Times Series: Bogdan Ungureanu seen leaving the scene after the attack Bogdan Ungureanu seen leaving the scene after the attack (Image: Met Police)

During the initial investigation a crime scene was in place and officers found some of the victim’s clothing as well as a black baseball cap.

CCTV identified a man wearing he distinctive cap heading towards the park and later leaving the area without the hat.

After being shared out in a media appeal, a PCSO recognised the man as Ungureanu on September 16 that year.

He was found and arrested in Stratford, with forensic testing linking him with evidence found on the victim’s tights.

Times Series: Bogdan Ungureanu seen before the attempted rape Bogdan Ungureanu seen before the attempted rape (Image: Met Police)

The victim was granted special measures including having her cross-examination video recorded before the trial, meaning she did not have to attend court.

Ungureanu has also pleaded guilty to robbery and fraud ahead of the trial and will be sentenced for all offences at the same court on July 27.

Detective Constable Arvind Gogna, part of the investigation team, said: “This was a horrific attack which has understandably left the victim traumatised, so much so that she now struggles to leave the house.

“She has shown tremendous courage in supporting our investigation and giving evidence in this trial. It is thanks to her that this man has been convicted. We hope that this case will encourage others who have been victim to serious sexual offences to come forward and speak to us.”