A 51-year-old man has been jailed for six years and six months after sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Wellingborough town centre. Northamptonshire Police confirmed the sentencing on 6 May 2026, following court proceedings that concluded earlier this spring.
Marian Barbu was found guilty of assault by penetration and two counts of sexual touching and penetration following a trial that ended in late 2025. The case was heard at Northampton Crown Court, where Her Honour Judge Rebecca Crane imposed the prison sentence in March 2026.
In addition to his prison term, Barbu has been issued an indefinite sexual harm prevention order. This court order prohibits him from having any contact with children under the age of 16 and prevents him from staying at the home of any child. Furthermore, he is now required to register indefinitely with the police as a sex offender.
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