Raping a woman on her way home after a night out.

Man's Sentence Increased for Rape After Night Out

A Sheffield judge has increased the prison sentence of a man who raped a woman on her way home after a night out.

Selfo Myrtaj, 28, of Scot Lane, Doncaster, attacked the 22-year-old victim on August 8, 2021. He initially passed her on foot, then returned to his car and drove around the town center looking for her.

Once he found her at the Frenchgate Centre, Myrtaj approached her, dragged her to his car, and drove to a secluded location where he raped her.

Following a police investigation, Myrtaj was identified and arrested the following day. Investigating officer PC Rob Zarchi said, "This was clearly a premeditated attack, and that is reflected in the sentence that was handed to Myrtaj. This incident has had a profound effect on the victim, and I would like to praise her for the tremendous courage and dignity she has shown throughout the investigation and court proceedings. I hope this sentencing allows the victim to attempt to move forward with her life."

South Yorkshire Police stated that they take all reports of rape seriously and will work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.

Myrtaj pleaded guilty to rape at Sheffield Crown Court on December 17, 2021, and was initially sentenced to four years in prison. However, the sentence was appealed, with the Court of Appeal finding the original sentence unduly lenient. The sentence was increased to six years.