He raped two teenage girls as they slept and one woke up with him lying next to them
A court has jailed a "dangerous" predator who raped two teen girls while they slept. Stefan Dobandi, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape in relation to the first victim.The 20-year-old also pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images in relation to the same person. Both offences happened in May, 2025.Mold Crown Court heard he also admitted raping the second victim in June of the same year. He was sent to prison for 10 years, with an extra two years on licence. Don’t miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter hereIn each case, the victims, who cannot be named, were asleep when the attacks were carried out in the Flintshire area, said Karl Scholz, prosecutingDobandi entered his victim's home at night while she slept before carrying out the rape, the court heardDobandi was next to the victim in bed when she woke to find herself partly undressed. Police were called. Dobandi's phone was then examined by police.In a victim impact statement the first teenager said the offences had made her feel "anxious and shocked" and hard for her to trust anyone.She said she found it hard sleeping and being in the house without anyone there.The second victim said she "slept and cried" when the investigation started and "wanted to be left alone".She found it difficult to eat and "couldn't keep her mind straight and was trying to work out what had happened".Defending Dobandi, Gareth Bellis said his client had pleaded guilty at an early stage and was aged 19 at the time of the offences. He requested a sentence as short as possible.The crimes were branded "totally depraved behaviour" by Judge Rhys Rowlands. He said the defendant was assessed as a "high risk" of reoffending, had shown "arrogance", with little "understanding or remorse" for what he had done to the two young women."They were either comatose or asleep," the judge said.Dobandi was a "dangerous offender", added the judge, as he gave him an extended sentence of 10 years in custody, with an extra two years on licence. He must serve two thirds, before he can be considered for release from prison.The court ordered he must also register as a sex offender and was made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order - both indefinitely.Dobandi was also given a 10 year restraining order preventing him from contacting the two victims. He must also pay a statutory surcharge.Investigating police officer, Detective Constable Guto Hughes, said following the hearing: "Dobandi has proved himself to be a predator who is a danger to women. There is no doubt these horrific offences will likely impact his victims forever."I commend their courage for speaking out and reporting his crimes, which has led to his conviction today, and prevented him from committing further sexual offences."Tackling violence against women and girls remains a foremost priority for North Wales Police. We are committed to identifying perpetrators, pursuing justice, and ensuring that victims receive the protection and support they need."We will continue to work tirelessly to hold offenders to account and to keep our communities safe."Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
