A landlord who attacked a raped a woman after locking her in the pub that he ran has been jailed for ten years.
Tarek Namouz, 35 (01.09.79), was found guilty at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday, 2 February, of raping and assaulting an 18-year-old woman in September 2014. He was sentenced the same day.
Namouz, the landlord of the Prince Public House, N22, targeted his victim who he had known for a short period of time.
He locked up the pub near closing time as his victim was in the toilet. As she arrived back, he the tried to sexually assault her.
The victim tried to fight Namouz off but he then struck her to the ground and proceeded to rape her.
Eventually the victim got away and called herself a cab. She told the driver she had been raped and she was taken to hospital.
Officers were called to the scene and she was taken to Haven Sexual Assault Referral Centre. There she was interviewed by specialist officers.
Namouz was then arrested on the same night and interviewed. He was subsequently charged with rape and actual bodily harm on 6 September.
He was remanded in custody until his trial on 27 January where he was subsequently found guilty on both counts.
Detective Constable Julie Russell of the Met’s Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command 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.
“You will be listened to, you will be believed and specially trained officers will pursue those responsible.”