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Rapist, 64, locked up after DNA found on teddy bear victim used to push him away

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A rapist has been thrown in jail for eight years after police were able to find his DNA on his victim's teddy bear. 64-year-old Bardhyl Mustafaj's victim used the toy to push him away, which provided the crucial evidence needed to lock him up. Mustafaj, from Greenwich , was jailed yesterday (Friday, January 19) for four counts of rape, having been convicted at Wood Green Crown Court late last year. READ MORE: Woman, 83, killed after being hit by car at zebra crossing named and pictured Detective Constable Sam Orchard said: "I would firstly like to commend the victim for her bravery in reporting this crime so quickly; she went through the most horrendous ordeal. The teddy bear used to push Mustafaj away "This allowed officers to promptly get to work, forensically analysing the crime scene, gathering a range of DNA evidence, interviewing potential witnesses and locating the suspect. “Their relentless attention to detail meant that no stone was left...