Man Charged Over Felixstowe Rape

2 October 2014, 05:55

Police handcuffs

Police investigating the rape of an elderly woman in Felixstowe have charged a man.

Officers were called shortly after 2am on Sunday 28 September by the woman who was reporting that someone had broken into her flat and sexually assaulted her in the Walton area of the town.   

Adrian Udrea, aged 38 and from Blyford Way in Felixstowe has since been charged with rape, burglary and assault. He has been remanded in custody and will appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court today, Thursday 2 October.
 
A 17-year-old boy from Ipswich was arrested in connection with the rape on Sunday 28 September.  He has been bailed and is due to return to the Martlesham Police Investigation Centre on 24 November 2014.     
 
Police remain in the area where the incident took place conducting enquiries and carrying out reassurance patrols.   
    
Specialist trained officers together with partner agencies are working with the victim to ensure she receives the best possible care and attention and is helped through this difficult time.   
    
Anyone who was in the Walton area of Felixstowe in the early hours of Sunday 28 September who may have any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.