BURTON MAN WITH BULGARIAN CRIMES JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON PENSIONER
A man with a history of violence and sexual crimes enticed an elderly woman into his vehicle and sexually assaulted her, a court was informed.Vasil Georgiev, who admitted to abducting and assaulting the woman, is now serving time in prison.
Appearing via video link from HMP Dovegate, the 37-year-old was sentenced to four years and will be included on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely.
During the hearing at Stafford Crown Court, it was revealed that on August 30, 2022, Georgiev was driving around Burton in an attempt to approach women.
His elderly target was walking near the outskirts of the town when his car stopped beside her, asking if she was waiting for a taxi.
She entered the vehicle intending to go to the town center, but he changed course and drove her to Anslow, where he sexually assaulted her.
The woman managed to push him away, fell onto the pavement, and was assisted by a passing cyclist who took her to a nearby house for help.
She reported experiencing pain in her knees and feet.
Police interviews showed Georgiev remained silent, answering “no comment.” It was also disclosed that although he has no convictions in England, he has seven in Bulgaria, including charges of human trafficking, extortion by threats or coercion, and raping a minor.
A statement from the victim’s daughter detailed the lasting damage to her mother, saying: “She has become reliant on family for basic needs and lost her independence.
Her dementia has worsened, and her health has declined.” The defense requested a lighter sentence, citing his guilty plea and the brief nature of the incident, which involved no threats of violence.
The judge condemned the act as “contemptible,” stressing it took advantage of the victim’s vulnerability and caused considerable distress.
Georgiev was sentenced to four years and will be on the sex offenders’ register for life.
