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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Seneca Cabrera

Convicted Rapist Tried to Delay Trial With Heart Attack Claim After Escaping Britain

A convicted rapist travelled using the Eurostar to Bosnia in order to escape prison time in Britain (representational image). (Credit: Sam/Unsplash)

A convicted rapist who was accidentally released from prison due to a court administration error is now on the run in Europe after fleeing Britain before he could be sentenced.

Bernadin Dedic, 48, was found guilty in his absence at Isleworth Crown Court of nine offences, including four counts of rape and making threats to kill. Prosecutors said he targeted a vulnerable woman at knifepoint before later leaving the country using a Bosnian passport after his mistaken release from custody.

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