Armed burglar involved in violent crime sentenced to prison
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A sample of blood found at the scene, CCTV and footage from a pet camera were key in leading police to the suspect of a violent burglary that occurred just days before Christmas.
Just after 1pm on 20 December last year, Sebastian Kudlak forced his way into an address in Leicester’s Narborough Road carrying a flick knife and imitation firearm.
On entry, he was confronted by the homeowner – a woman in her 50s – and immediately began threatening her, demanding money. He punched her several times before taking her upstairs after she agreed to give him cash.
Fighting back, the victim scratched Kudlak, drawing blood.
While in a bedroom, he began taking steps to cover his tracks by ordering her to change her clothes.
Kudlak had also gone prepared and tied his victim’s hands behind her back with cable ties that he had taken with him. He then took the victim into the bathroom and washed her hair in an attempt to remove any traces of his own DNA from her body.
Footage from a camera the victim had installed to monitor her cats captured Kudlak then going downstairs and retrieving cleaning sprays which he used in several rooms to again remove any evidence of his presence.
Thirty-nine-year-old Kudlak left the address with the victim’s phone, charger, purse and watch as well as her dressing gown and towels he had used while cleaning. The victim was able to use a smart speaker to call her family, who in turn contacted police.
When officers arrived, the victim’s house was examined for clues that could help in identifying the person responsible. A sample of blood was found on a duvet and sent off for fast-track forensic testing. Just days later, a DNA match was given – it was Kudlak.
Officers also recovered the footage from the indoor camera which showed what Kudlak was wearing that day and that his face was partially covered. Further CCTV enquiries helped detectives piece together his movements after leaving the victim’s home
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On Christmas Day morning, Kudlak was arrested by police at his Narborough Road home.
In interview, he answered “no comment” to all questions asked but the evidence secured led to him being charged with one count of aggravated burglary, one count of assaulting a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm, one count of threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place and one count of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He pleaded guilty to all offences during a hearing at Leicester Crown Court on 9 February as well as one count of false imprisonment which was added by the prosecution barrister following a query from the judge.
Today (Wednesday 27 May), Kudlak was sentenced to a total of 12 years and three months’ imprisonment.
He will also remain on licence for three years once released from prison and is subject to a 15-year restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim.
Detective Constable Kate Dabrowska, from our Complex Investigation Team (CIT), was the officer in the case. She said: “This was an extremely concerning incident both in terms of the level of violence used and because it was completely random. The victim doesn’t know Kudlak and he has not offered any explanation why he chose her address.
“Nobody should have to be a victim of such a violent crime, particularly in their own home.
“Thankfully the victim didn’t have to re-live her ordeal during a trial and I can only hope today’s outcome has provided a degree of relief, closure and the ability to try and move on as best she can.
“I’d like to thank all officers and staff involved in the investigation to secure evidence that led to Kudlak being identified, arrested and brought to justice for such horrific crimes. The hard work of Team Leicestershire meant he was brought into custody before he could cause any further harm to the wider public.
“I hope the local community can find reassurance in the fact he’s now serving a significant prison sentence.”
Leicestershire Police News - Published: 15:45 27/05/2026
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