A man has been jailed for attempting to rape a teenager in Morecambe.
Florin Panainte attacked the girl at an address in the town in October last year.
She told family members what had happened and Panainte was arrested the same day in Morecambe.
Panainte, 38, of no fixed address, was found guilty by a jury after a trial at Preston Crown Court of attempted rape.
Returning to the dock for sentence, he was given a 14-year sentence comprising of nine years imprisonment and a five-year extended licence period.
He was made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 20 years and a 20-year restraining order.
Detective Constable Sam Ripley of the Child Protection Team at Lancaster CID, said: “This was an abhorrent sexual offence committed against a teenage girl.
“He tried to rape her and only the girl’s bravery stopped the attack.
“I welcome the prison sentence and extended licence which the judge imposed on Florin Panainte.
“If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, please report it. You will be supported and we will investigate thoroughly to bring the offender to justice.
“Violence against women and girls will not be tolerated by Lancashire Police.”


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