Man guilty of attempted rape on EasyJet flight from Naples to Edinburgh

Nicola Cristiano was found guilty of attempted rape after an incident on a flight from Naples to Edinburgh, and he will be sentenced at a later date.

Nicola Cristiano has been convicted following a reported sexual assault on an easyJet flight. The incident is reported to have occurred on 13 May 2025 during a flight from Naples to Edinburgh. Police say Cristiano moved seats to sit near a woman travelling alone and then sexually assaulted her. The woman alerted cabin crew and Cristiano was arrested when the flight landed at Edinburgh Airport. Key facts: - The High Court in Edinburgh found 45-year-old Nicola Cristiano guilty of attempted rape on 9 December following a trial. - The incident was reported as taking place on 13 May 2025 on an easyJet flight from Naples to Edinburgh. - Police said Cristiano moved seats to sit next to a lone female passenger; the woman was taken to another part of the plane by cabin crew and Cristiano was arrested on landing. - Police described the actions as "despicable" and said it was fortunate the woman had the opportunity to report the incident. Summary: Cristiano's conviction is a formal legal finding and the case will proceed to sentencing at a later date. Undetermined at this time.