Man who impersonated a taxi driver jailed for kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman

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A man kidnapped a woman and sexually assaulted her after impersonating a taxi driver in a city centre. Andras Jancso lured the victim in his car before locking the doors, driving to a car park and launching a sexual assaultThe 45-year-old has been sentenced to six years in prison at Swansea Crown Court today for kidnapping and sexual assault.In the early hours of July 2, 2023, the victim was looking to return home after a night out in Swansea with friends.

She entered what she believed to be a taxi – the vehicle was parked in a taxi rank area used by licensed taxi drivers - and requested to be taken to her home address.However, Jancso was merely impersonating a taxi driver.

After altering from the victim’s expected route back to her home address, he locked the doors to prevent her escape and sexually assaulted her.The victim used her mobile phone to call and share her location with a friend, as well as to take video from the front passenger seat of the vehicle – later used to help identify her attacker.

After rebuffing Jancso’s unwanted advances, she eventually convinced him to drop her off a distance away from her home address, so that he did not find out where she lived.Swansea Crown Court heard the attack has had a profound effect on the young victim leaving her feeling "numb" and wishing for her old life back.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the