Barman arrested over rape of Brit tourist, 20, after he 'followed her to toilet in Italian nightclub' | 0163856 | 2024-03-05 19:08:01
The arrest comes eight months after the lady reported the suspect adopted her to the bathroom in a Naples nightclub before attacking her.
A BARMAN has been arrested by police in Italy over the rape of a 20-year-old British tourist.
The arrest comes eight months after the lady reported the suspect adopted her to the bathroom in a Naples nightclub before attacking her.
The 27-year-old suspect allegedly started chatting up the victim as she drank in the bar with associates in July final yr.
But when she went to the toilet he followed her and brutally attacked her, in line with local media.
The young Brit described the alleged assault as the "worst expertise of her life" and advised police at the time: "Instantly he was on prime of me and I noticed his trousers down.
"There wasn't my consent at all. I didn't give my consent."
After the attack, the traumatised holidaymaker went to hospital and reported the incident to police who began an investigation.
Although she returned to England, she cooperated in offering DNA proof and continued to assist police monitor down her attacker, studies native media.
She returned to Italy in December to prosecutor Mariangela Magariello and deputy prosecutor Raffaello Falcone with additional statements and identification.
Her persistence paid off when police arrested the barman on March 3.
Naples decide Carla Sarno ordered him to be held beneath house arrest after prosecutors and the sufferer's lawyer Lucilla Longone stated there were fears he might try to flee.
Police continue to research CCTV footage and interview witnesses.
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