Man jailed after raping man in park

Pawel Flak, 39, of Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced to ten years in prison

A man has been jailed for ten years after raping a man in a park.

Pawel Flak, 39, of Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Wednesday.

Following a trial in December, he was found guilty of two counts of the offence.

Flak, placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years.

Police said his victim was walking in Park Hall Country Park in January 2022 when Flak asked to use the flashlight on his mobile phone as there was an issue with his motorbike.

Flak then attacked.

Det Con Daniel Pearce from Staffordshire Police said: "I want to thank the victim for the courage and determination he has shown during the court process.

"His resilience was crucial in achieving the conviction and sentence."

He added: "I urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to report the matter to the police.

"Dedicated officers will support you and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice."