A man who glassed a woman who rejected him outside a bar in south London, then raped another as he awaited trial, has been convicted.

Yonattan Aroldy Gonzalez Pineda, 33, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of the false imprisonment, grievous bodily harm and rape of a woman in Haringey as he awaited trial for the initial attack. 

The court heard that Pineda harassed a woman known to him at a bar in Southwark, on November 30, 2019.

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Pineda attempted to engage in conversation with the woman, despite her repeatedly stating for him to leave her alone.

The woman decided to leave the bar with her friend. Unbeknown to them, Pineda followed them out.

He then assaulted the woman, hitting her with a glass bottle, leaving her with lacerations to the face.

The women ran away to a nearby police station to report the attack, where the woman received medical treatment.

Pineda was subsequently arrested on December 3 2019 and charged by postal requisition on April 9 with grievous bodily harm (GBH).

He was bailed to appear at Inner London Crown Court for trial on May 7 2020.

On June 23, 2020, whilst awaiting trial, Pineda assaulted, imprisoned and raped a woman who was visiting his house in West Green Road, Haringey.

The woman reported the incident to police the next day and officers launched a search for his whereabouts.

He was arrested on July 4 on suspicion of rape, false imprisonment and GBH and remained in custody until he was charged two days later. 

Pineda pleaded not guilty to all counts for both incidents, but was found guilty following a two week trial at Wood Green Crown Court on March 15.

He will be sentenced on May 28.

Detective Constable Myles Bossman, from the Met's North Area Public Protection Team said: “Pineda is highly dangerous individual.

"He has subjected two women who he formed a relationship with to significant violence and has shown no remorse for his actions.

"The verdict is welcomed as it sends a clear message that such acts will not be tolerated.

“I would like to thank both victims for coming forward and supporting the police investigation.

"I hope this conviction goes some way to providing closure for the victims after what must have been a horrific experience.”