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Tedros Goytom Sentenced to Five Years for Basingstoke Teen Rape

4/28/2026

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Tedros Goytom was sentenced to five years in prison for raping a 16-year-old near Winterthur Way in Basingstoke.
Detective Constable Victoria Cobley called Goytom’s conduct predatory and praised the victim’s bravery.
Police said the victim and Goytom met through social media before the September 2, 2022 attack.
Officers affirmed they will not tolerate violence against women and girls and will take all reports seriously.

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Tedros Goytom was sentenced to five years in prison for raping a 16-year-old near Winterthur Way in Basingstoke.
Detective Constable Victoria Cobley called Goytom’s conduct predatory and praised the victim’s bravery.
Police said the victim and Goytom met through social media before the September 2, 2022 attack.
Officers affirmed they will not tolerate violence against women and girls and will take all reports seriously.