Rebwar Omar got into a taxi at the same time as his 23 year old victim, claiming he was going the same way.
When they got out at the Crown Island, near to the Jubilee Campus, Omar followed his victim before grabbing her around the throat before she was subjected to a serious sexual assault.
The terrified woman managed to get away and flagged down a taxi driver who saw her running in the middle of the road distraught.
Omar, a 29 year old Iraqi national who is an illegal immigrant, was convicted of rape following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court. He was arrested at a car wash near Radcliffe on Trent after he was traced through DNA.
Detective Constable Shaun Pollard, from Central CID, said Omar’s victim had been left completely traumatised by the attack, which happened in the early hours of Saturday 16 April this year.
He said: “She was absolutely terrified and in fear of her life at the time but utterly distraught afterwards.
“It has had a significant impact on her life. She has not told any of her family or friends what has happened and, as a result, has been trying to cope with this on her own. Despite DNA evidence and injuries to the victim, Omar denied the offence.
“He has showed absolutely no remorse and by pleading not guilty has put his victim through the stressful ordeal of a trial in which she was cross examined and had to relive the nightmare of her assault.”
Omar will be deported once he has served his sentence.
Victims of rape or sexual assault can access support and advice at the Topaz Centre (Nottinghamshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre), by calling 0845 600 15 88 or by emailing support@topazcentre.org.uk.
Alternatively they can call Nottingham Rape Crisis on 0115 9410440.
To report a sexual assault, or any crime, contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
