A MAN has admitted to kidnapping a teenager off the street and raping her, just days after sexually assaulting a woman in her twenties.
Najeebullah Arab pleaded guilty to rape, kidnapping and two counts of sexual assault on Thursday.
Arab pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court and will be sentenced at a later dateCredit: Alamy
Najeebullah Arab pleaded guilty to rape, kidnap and sexual assaultCredit: Thames Valley Police
The 39-year-old was arrested after two women reported being attacked in separate incidents in Wantage and Grove in January.
Arab, of Mayfield Avenue, Grove, pleaded guilty at Crown and will be at a later date.
The first assault occurred at around 9.30pm on January 21 when a woman in her late twenties was approached by Arab.
After a brief interaction, the woman continued walking along Main Street towards Grove Garage. The man followed her and sexually assaulted her.
Just six days later, a second attack took place in the quiet town.
The victim, a woman in her late teens, was walking alone at around 11.15pm on January 27 when she was approached by Arab on a bike.
She had been walking along Grove Road and after speaking briefly with the man, was led towards an area behind Mably Way, where she was raped, said.
The offender then left the area on his bicycle, which is described as black in colour, travelling towards the traffic lights near .
A spokesperson for the force said the Afghan national was arrested on January 30 and charged two days later.
DCI Stuart May, from Police, praised the two victims for the “incredible courage” they had shown in speaking out about their attacks.
He added: “Our officers are committed to carrying out thorough , supporting victims every step of the way, and working closely with our partners to help prevent further harm.
“The guilty plea in this case is a clear reflection of the strength and thoroughness of the evidence gathered by our officers in relation to these offences.
“Faced with the weight of that evidence, he had no option but to admit what he had done.
“We remain absolutely committed to protecting the public and ensuring offenders like Arab are brought to justice.”
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