Man jailed for nine years after raping woman in city centre

Mihai Patran was branded 'a dangerous man and a danger to women'.

She was a doctor taking a shortcut after a night out in Glasgow city centre when she was attacked and subjected to a 40-minute sexual assault by a stranger.

Today, that man, Mihai Patran, is starting a nine-year jail term, after being found guilty of sex offences, including rape, against three women in just over a month.

Branded “a dangerous man and a danger to women”, the judge said he hoped he would be deported.

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Last updated Nov 10th, 2025 at 19:27

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