A violent rapist beat and strangled a woman after luring her to his home.

Teodor-Alin Pirvu has been sentenced to almost 15 years in prison after subjecting his victim to a prolonged and terrifying ordeal last year.

Pirvu met the woman on April 10, 2023, while she was waiting to meet a friend they both knew in Rochester.

It was raining heavily, so she agreed to follow the 37-year-old back to his house in the High Street while she waited.

Once inside, he made several demands for sex and then punched and kicked the woman repeatedly. He also wrapped a scarf around her neck and pulled it tight to strangle her.

Pirvu prevented her from leaving, warning he would kill her, held knives to her throat and abused her.

The victim managed to escape after they left the address together, the next day.

When police officers visited her at home, she was found with visible injuries including bruises, and swelling to her face and head. She was also suffering from hearing loss.

Officers learned the victim had bitten her attacker on the cheek and when Pirvu was arrested, on April 13, this was visible. The scarf and knives he used were also found at his house.

Pirvu was charged with multiple offences but denied any wrongdoing. Following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court, he was found guilty of counts of rape, sexual assault, threats to kill, intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Yesterday (March 26), Pirvu was jailed for 14-and-a-half years and during his sentencing was described by the judge as “dangerous”.

Detective Constable Devon Larnder-King, who led the investigation, said: “Pirvu sought to humiliate, degrade and dehumanise his victim during a brutal ordeal which left her in fear for her life and with lifelong mental scars.

“He is a dangerous and predatory offender who has not shown an ounce of remorse for his actions, refusing to take any responsibility, and subjecting the victim to endure a trial and further anguish.

“Thankfully Pirvu is now behind bars and will have to serve a significant sentence before he has any hope of parole.

“I only hope this sentence can provide an element of closure and reassurance to the victim, who has shown tremendous bravery and courage in helping us ensure justice has been served.”

Pirvu must serve at least two-thirds of his sentence before he can apply for parole and when released, will be on an extended licence for five years.