A man from Salford has been jailed for 11 years after he forced himself on a woman and attempted to rape her.
Michael Modlinsky, 45, grabbed his victim and molested her despite being repeatedly told in previous weeks that there would be no relationship between them, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
However, during one attack, the victim bravely managed to push him away before leaving the room and reporting the assault to the police.
After a trial at Bolton Crown Court earlier this year, Modlinsky was found guilty of one count of attempted rape and two counts of sexual assault, and on Monday 6 April, a court handed him a lengthy prison sentence.
He will serve an additional three years on licence upon his eventual release and will have to adhere to an indefinite restraining order preventing him from seeing the victim.
GMP said that in August 2025, the victim first met Modlinsky and after a few encounters with one another over the course of four weeks, the offender initiated more contact and began making overtly sexual comments towards her. Despite repeatedly telling him there was nothing between them, this continued.
On one evening, Modlinsky began grabbing the victim and forcing himself onto her while also threatening to rape her – the victim bravely managed to push him away and leave the room before reporting the offence to the police.
In his police interview, Modlinsky denied ever making such comments and denied the assault on the victim. A jury, however, found him guilty on all three counts.
Detective Constable Chloe Catterall from our Salford CID said: “This was an incredibly frightening incident for the victim, and her courage throughout this investigation and the court proceedings has been remarkable. I hope today’s sentencing offers her some sense of closure and reassurance.
“This case demonstrates our commitment to thoroughly investigating reports of sexual assault and violence, and ensuring offenders face the full consequences of their actions.
“I urge anyone who may have gone through this or witnessed such incidents to please come forward – you will always be listened to, supported and taken seriously.”
