A Hereford man has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Lukasz Szwagulinski, 36, of Whitecross Road, was convicted of two counts of rape, sexual assault by penetration, and sexual assault, committed between December 2024 and January 2025.
He was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court and given a restraining order to protect the victim.
Hereford bypass construction ‘on track’
Work on the first phase of the western bypass around Hereford “remains on track”, though permission from landowners along the route has yet to be concluded.
Fury at failure to prepare for defence investment
A Herefordshire councillor who pressed for the county to ready itself for defence manufacturing investment four months ago says he is furious that nothing has yet been done on this.
Appeal following collision between car and pedestrian in Herefordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following a collision with a pedestrian in Herefordshire.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
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