A terrifying ordeal unfolded in Cardiff when a young woman was followed and attacked while walking home alone. The incident occurred after she left Pulse nightclub on Churchill Way in the early hours of May 12 last year. Tragically, as she made her way toward Cathays, she was assaulted under a railway bridge on Salisbury Road.
The attacker, revealed to be asylum seeker Fawaz Alsamaou, grabbed her by the neck before touching her inappropriately. Despite the trauma, the brave woman managed to escape and alert the authorities, leading to Alsamaou’s arrest in Huddersfield.
In a recent court hearing, the victim shared how the attack has deeply impacted her life, leaving her feeling anxious and fearful in public spaces and affecting her social life and mental health. The ordeal made her take a lengthy break from work to cope with the aftermath.
Alsamaou, aged 33, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for sexual assault and intentional strangulation. The judge highlighted the severity of the crime, noting the fear and lasting impact on the victim, before confirming his likely deportation after serving his sentence.
This serve as a stark reminder of the challenges many face in reclaiming their lives after such violent encounters. Stay safe, Cardiff.