Friday Ugurou

Source-checked editorial summary

This record is based on the public reports listed below and was last checked on August 19, 2026. Court outcomes may later change through appeals, resentencing, corrections or updated reporting.

What happened

Publicly available case material identifies Friday Ugurou, 50, from Exeter.

The linked source describes the case as attempted rape of a young girl.

Ugurou was arrested and interviewed but left the county while the investigation was ongoing.

Investigation and court case

During the trial the court heard how Ugurou attempted to rape the victim upstairs in a property before being disturbed.

At trial he claimed he was set-up, an account that was dismissed by the jury.

Sentence and restrictions

News Article – Devon & Cornwall Police Devon & Cornwall Police News site Home News Article News Article Latest Appeals Good news & campaigns Court & convicted Traffic watch Media / Journalists Media: Images released to you Media Office contacts Media Office – Mugshot Request Form Man jailed for nine-and-a-half years A man has been jailed for the attempted rape of a young girl in Devon.

Ugurou was jailed today, Thursday 2 May, to nine-and-a-half years at Exeter Crown Court.

Source record

This entry records only details published in the case listing and its linked public report; fuller source reporting is added when available.

Court outcome

The recorded court outcome date was 2 May 2025.