Jailed: Landlord who locked teenager in pub and raped her in 'horrific' attack

 
Jailed: Pub landlord Tarek Namouz
Robin de Peyer4 February 2015
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A landlord who locked a teenager inside his pub before knocking her to the ground and raping her in a "horrific" attack has been jailed.

Tarek Namouz, locked up the Prince Public House in Wood Green while his 18-year-old victim was in the toilets.

When she returned, he tried to sexually assault her and attacked her when she tried to fight back.

Namouz, 35, then raped his victim before she eventually got away and took a taxi to hospital after the incident in September last year.

Police said the landlord was arrested on the night of the attack and was later charged with rape and actual bodily harm.

Namouz was found guilty at Wood Green Crown Court and sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday.

Detective Constable Julie Russell of the Met's sexual offences unit said: "Namouz trapped his victim in the pub he ran before subjecting her to an horrific attack.

"The victim showed immense bravery in giving evidence in court and, thanks to her courage, Namouz has been jailed.

"I hope this verdict brings some closure to the victim and her family, but also gives confidence to those who have been the victim of sexual violence, to come forward and speak to police."

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