LUCJAN KRZEMINISKI SENTENCED TO 6 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE IN ABERDEEN AND GLASGOW

On 11 March 2020, the High Court in Aberdeen delivered a severe verdict against Lucjan Krzeminiski, sentencing him to six years of imprisonment following his conviction for the heinous crime of rape. The court's decision was based on a detailed trial that revealed disturbing details about the incident, which took place in Glasgow.

During the sentencing hearing, Lord Arthurson addressed the court and provided a comprehensive account of the case. He stated that Krzeminiski was convicted by a jury of the crime of rape on 7 February 2020 at Glasgow High Court. The evidence presented at trial made it clear that on 28 October 2016, in Krzeminiski's own flat located in Glasgow, he exploited a vulnerable 16-year-old girl while she was intoxicated and under the influence of alcohol. The assault occurred in his bedroom, with his children present in the flat, and the victim was found surrounded by her own vomit at the scene.

Lord Arthurson emphasized that the jury rejected Krzeminiski's defense of consent, underscoring the severity and brutality of the act. The court noted that Krzeminiski's criminal record was limited and of a summary nature, with a previous conviction in 2013 for domestic assault. Importantly, this was his first prison sentence, although he had a history of legal issues.

Krzeminiski's case was re-indicted after he was extradited from Poland, having failed to appear for his original trial scheduled on 29 January 2018, which led to a warrant for his arrest. He was subsequently detained in Poland on 1 April 2019 and returned to Scotland, where he reappeared in court on 3 May 2019. Since then, he has been held in custody.

The court considered a social work report and risk assessment that detailed Krzeminiski's personal circumstances, including his family and employment background. The report indicated that he showed no remorse or empathy for his actions. While assessed as presenting a low risk of reoffending sexually, there remains a significant risk of sexual harm to known female adults.

In his judgment, Lord Arthurson acknowledged the arguments presented by Krzeminiski's legal counsel, particularly concerning his family situation and medical history. The defendant had suffered head injuries following a serious road traffic accident in Poland, which resulted in a lengthy hospital stay. These factors were taken into account when determining the appropriate sentence.

Ultimately, the court concluded that only a substantial custodial sentence would suffice given the gravity of the crime. After careful consideration of all reports and circumstances, Lord Arthurson decided that a determinate sentence of six years, with the usual license provisions, was necessary to protect the public from the level of risk Krzeminiski poses. The sentence was backdated to 3 May 2019, the date of his initial remand following extradition.

Furthermore, as a consequence of this sentence, Krzeminiski will now be subject to the notification requirements under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 for an indefinite period, ensuring ongoing monitoring and public safety.