Dumitru-Robert Lactus

27, Male Custodial - 16y 2025-09-29

Garden City, Flintshire

Offender ID: 20cb0aa2-32ef-4020-9d08-4009e37e65d0

Offence Summary

Dumitru-Robert Lactus was jailed for 16 years after committing multiple serious sexual offences, including rape, against a woman in Flintshire. He was also subjected to an indefinite restraining order and required to register as a sex offender.

Full Description

A man from Garden City has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a series of violent sexual offences committed against a woman in Flintshire. Dumitru-Robert Lactus, aged 27, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Monday, 29 September 2025, where he was found guilty of multiple charges including rape, assault causing physical harm, intentional suffocation, and threats to kill.

The offences, which involved shocking and violent behaviour, were reported to North Wales Police, leading to Lactus's arrest and subsequent trial. The victim demonstrated remarkable courage by coming forward and supporting the prosecution throughout the judicial process, as highlighted by Detective Constable Gareth Bostock of North Wales Police.

Detective Constable Gareth Bostock stated: “Lactus subjected his victim to shocking and violent behaviour that will stay with her forever. I commend her courage in coming forward and reporting these horrific offences as well as her bravery throughout the judicial process.”

In addition to the custodial sentence, Lactus was handed an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim and must register as a sex offender with police indefinitely. This case underscores North Wales Police's commitment to tackling violence against women and bringing perpetrators of sexual harm to justice, as evidenced by their thorough investigation and support for the victim.

The sentencing took place at Mold Crown Court, with the full details emerging from the official North Wales Police press release dated 29 September 2025. No further specifics on the exact timeline of the offences were disclosed in the public statement, but the severity of the crimes was clear from the charges and the imposed penalties.

Location

City: Garden City

County: Flintshire

Address: Welsh Road

Case Details

Police Force: North Wales Police

Sentence Length: 16 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: May 2036
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: September 2041
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Romania

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to North Wales Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: northwales.police.uk

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