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DNA obtained by police nearly 20 years ago has led to a former taxi driver being jailed for 12 years for rape.

Mahbubur Rahman has been brought to justice after his DNA was found to match that of a previously unidentified sample collected at the time of the offence in 2006 – against a then 19-year-old woman.

The connection was made in 2022 after Rahman was arrested for an unrelated matter. Despite the compelling evidence, he continued to deny the offence.

Today (Wednesday 29 October), the-now 50-year-old, of Jane Street, Chadderton, Greater Manchester, was sentenced following a trial at Leicester Crown Court last month.

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A 21-year-old man who raped a woman as she slept has been jailed for nine years after a jury unanimously found him guilty following a trial.

Kian Westcarr was jailed on Friday 24 October at Gloucester Crown Court for one count of rape, which he committed in 2022.

During a trial in August this year, the jury was told that the victim woke up to Westcarr raping her.

She reported the incident to Gloucestershire Police and officers arrested him that day. 

During police interview Westcarr, of Evenlode Road in Tuffley, Gloucester said that the woman was awake and that they had had consensual sex.

Following an investigation by the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of rape.

Sentencing Westcarr, Mr Recorder Donald Tait said: "You took advantage of the victim. She thought she was safe [with you], she obviously was not."

A statement written by the victim was read to the court in which she described how she had made two attempts to end her life after Westcarr raped her.

She added:

"I cannot remember some parts of the days immediately after the assault. My brain has blocked them out, perhaps to protect me. But the emotions remain: fear; grief; anger; and a deep sense of being robbed of who I used to be.

"This crime has taken so much from me: my trust; my peace of mind; my sense of safety in the world. It has coloured every decision, every relationship, every plan for the future. It has affected my education, my friendships and my mental health.

"I am trying to rebuild my life. Coming to court and seeing the process through has given me a small amount of hope that justice can help me move forward. But I know I will never be completely free of what happened. The memories and the scars, both physical and emotional, will always be part of me.

"I hope that the sentence given reflects not only the seriousness of what was done to me, but also the lifelong impact it has had. I want to be able to move forward, to regain my confidence, and to learn to trust again. More than anything, I want to live without the constant shadow of this crime hanging over me."

In mitigation Westcarr's defence barrister said that Westcarr was a polite and respectful young man with potential, and that he had made a decision that was entirely wrong and one he will very much regret. 

In sentencing Westcarr to nine years in prison, Recorder Tait said:

"You have no previous convictions, had a job and were well thought of. I agree that before you did this you were of positive good character, but I have a public duty to perform.

"Bearing in mind the messages you sent afterwards, you chose to fight the case and the victim had to give evidence and go through the ordeal of the trial.

"If you had accepted responsibility she would not have had to have done that. You get no credit for admissions, despite admitting it to her afterwards.

"Only a significant sentence is appropriate due to the effect this has had on the victim."

Investigating officer Detective Constable Laura Davies said:

"The victim in this case has carried herself with incredible courage and dignity throughout the investigation and trial process, and I would like to thank her for her bravery in reporting what Westcarr did to her.

"He has refused to accept responsibility for his actions and has shown no remorse.

"The victim has shown great determination during a lengthy process despite the devastating effect Westcarr's actions had on her. Her unwavering commitment has resulted in him receiving a lengthy custodial sentence.

"Our Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team are committed to investigating these horrendous crimes and bringing offenders to justice. I hope this result and sentence will encourage other victims who have been subjected to sexual abuse and violence to come forward."

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Timothy Glen Jarrett, 45, of Flaxman Croft, Copmanthorpe, York has been jailed for a total of six years after pleading guilty to a string of child sex offences, exploitation and drug offences.

As well as jail time, Jarrett was made subject to two restraining orders for 10 years to protect the victims.

Our investigation found that between April and June 2024, Jarrett was supplying drugs to teenage girls in exchange for sex or sexual acts, and recording these offences on video or images. He forwarded at least one video to one of the girls.

On one occasion, Jarrett drove one of the girls to his house where he gave her drugs and alcohol, had sex with her and filmed it on his phone.

During the investigation, Jarrett's mobile was seized, where 36 Category A, 27 Category B, and 17 Category C child sexual abuse material were recovered. Jarrett shared two videos of this child sexual abuse material with two of his associates.

Jarrett pleaded guilty to the following offences in August 2025 and was sentenced at York Crown Court on 28 October 2025.

• 2 counts of arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation
• 2 counts of distributing an indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child
• 2 counts of making indecent photographs / pseudo-photographs of a child
• 3 counts of making indecent photographs / pseudo-photographs of a child
• 3 counts of offering to supply cocaine
• 2 counts of offering to supply ecstasy
• 2 counts of offering to supply a class B controlled drug - ketamine

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Jenna Hallewell, of North Yorkshire Police's York and Selby Safeguarding Investigation Team, said:

"Jarrett is a predatory offender who has targeted vulnerable girls to abuse for his own sexual gratification. The victims have been very brave in giving evidence that thankfully led to Jarrett pleading guilty and sparing them the experience of appearing in court. Their evidence has led to a sexual predator being taken off the streets.

“We urge anyone who is the victim of sexual abuse to please come forward – no matter when it happened. We have specially trained officers and work with partner agencies who can provide support and access to specialist services. If you prefer not to speak to us in the first instance, you can contact Acer House, North Yorkshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre.”

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A man has been jailed after being found guilty of non-recent sexual offences against a girl.

Levent Joshua Cetin was convicted two counts of rape of a girl under 13, and one count of sexual assault, on Friday 12 September, following a trial at Southampton Crown Court.

The 27-year-old, of New Road, Southampton, was jailed for two years and six months at a sentence hearing at the same court on Friday 24 October.

The court heard that the offences related offences against a girl known to him between 2011 and 2017. They took place in the Romsey area.

The incidents were reported to police in March 2021 and an investigation got underway.

At the hearing, Cetin was also made subject of a seven-year sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order for life.

He was also put on the sexual offenders register for life.

Speaking after the hearing, Detective Constable Iain Howard said:

“The victim in this case has had to live with the memory of Cetin’s awful offending for some time.

“I would like to commend her for the bravery and patience she has shown through the investigation and court process.

“We want to encourage anyone who has been affected by child sexual abuse to come forward, regardless of when the offence took place.”

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Kenan Baki spiked the drinks of both women after meeting them at a nightclub in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on 2 September 2023. 

Prosecutors at the High Court in Edinburgh played CCTV which showed the 46-year-old throughout the course of the evening as he searched for women. 

After approaching the first woman, he slipped an unknown substance into her drink. 

Baki sexually assaulted the woman while she was under the influence of that drug before she was led away from him by concerned members of the public. 

A short time later she became unwell, struggling to move and stay awake.  

Baki went on to engage a second woman in conversation before taking her to his nearby barber shop in the early hours of the morning.  

Additional CCTV footage showed the woman quickly losing consciousness before Baki carried her into the back of the shop where he raped her. 

On 28 October 2025, at the High Court in Kilmarnock, Baki was given an 11-year extended sentence with a nine-year custodial term.  

His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely. 

A non-harassment order was also granted for an indefinite period.  

Fiona Kirkby, Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, said:

“Kenan Baki poses a significant danger to women through his sexually depraved and predatory actions.  

“The prosecution case showed he pursued these two women before intentionally drugging them so he could take advantage of their vulnerability. 

“He has now been held accountable for this horrific behaviour, which should send a clear message to all those who seek to sexually harm others.  

“I would urge anyone affected by similar offending to consider reporting their experiences when they feel ready and able. 

“You will be listened to and supported by our trauma-informed staff as we seek to secure justice using all the tools available to us.”  

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A sex offender has been jailed for more than a decade for multiple sexual offences against a child  

Gary Lewin, aged 42, from Huddersfield was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Leeds Crown Court on Monday 27 October after being convicted of serious sexual offending.  

The 42-year-old pleaded guilty to five offences of sexual activity with a child and two offences of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.  

Offending took place between February and September 2024.  

A report of the offending by Lewin,  resulted in an investigation being launched by the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.

The  42-year-old was  arrested after being wanted for several weeks and offending whilst on bail.  

As well as his sentence, Lewin was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.  

This will make him subject to immediate arrest and prosecution if he breaches any of the terms set, on his release from prison.  

He will also have to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life.    

DC Amy Green of the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, said:

“Gary Lewin manipulated his young victim and committed extremely serious sexual offences against her.  

“He was deemed by the court to present a real danger to young children, and this conclusion is reflected in the Sexual Harm Prevention Order that will be enforced upon his release from prison. “

She added:

“I want to commend the bravery shown by the victim and her family throughout this case.  

“Reporting offences of this nature is incredibly difficult, and their courage in coming forward and supporting the prosecution has been instrumental in ensuring this dangerous individual is now behind bars.  

“All reports of such crimes are thoroughly investigated by specialist detectives, and victims are signposted to appropriate support services to help them through the process.”  

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A man who was sentenced for the rape of three vulnerable teenage girls in West Sussex can now be revealed.

Sahil Ali used social media to contact the girls, using violence and threats to rape and sexually abuse them between 2022 and 2024.

The offences were often committed in his car, where he would overpower the vulnerable girls.

The 21-year-old stood trial and was found guilty at Lewes Crown Court on 6 March this year for seven counts of rape, one count of intentional strangulation, and one count of sexual assault by penetration.

Ali, a British national, formerly of an address in West Sussex, was sentenced to 18 years in prison, with a further five years added on licence for dangerousness.

This means he will not be released automatically half way through serving his sentence, but must serve a minimum of two thirds of his sentence before he can be considered for parole.

He was placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, restricting his access to children and computer equipment, was also imposed until further order.

The sentencing hearing was made on 26 June at Lewes Crown Court and initial reporting of the case outcome was delayed for legal reasons, but can now be revealed.

Following the sentencing, Detective Superintendent Andrew Harbour said: “Ali preyed on vulnerable teenage girls, making demands on them and using violence to make them comply.

“The case has had a profound impact on the three victims, and I commend them for their courage to come forward and report their experiences to the police.

“We take reports of rape and sexual assault extremely seriously, and encourage anyone impacted by these offences to come forward to us and report what has happened.

“After a trial, Ali was found guilty of the offences, and he is now serving a significant custodial sentence.”

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Two cousins have been found guilty of grooming and raping five teenage girls in an 'appalling' case of historic abuse from the late 1990s.

Manzorr Hussain, 54, and Imtiaz Ali, 53, abused the victimsoften from troubled backgroundsafter providing them with drink and drugs. The crimes occurred mainly in Bury, but also across Greater Manchester and in Wales, including in houses, hotels, cars, and vans.

Following a four-week trial at Minshull Street Crown Court, the pair were convicted and will be sentenced in December.

A third man, Hussain's brother Ghulam Hussain, 64, was charged with multiple sexual offences but fled the country; jurors were told not to decide his guilt.

Prosecutor Anna Pope opened the case: "It is a case about five teenage girls, who we say were groomed and sexually abused by three men. We say this took place in the late 1990s.

"We say that these sexual offences took place in houses, a hotel, sometimes in a car or a van. A number of the girls, we say, were particularly vulnerable.

"They had troubled backgrounds. The prosecution says that older men took advantage of their personal situations and groomed them with drink, drugs, lifts in a car and a place to spend time, as well as company.

"In reality, we say that this was part of a grooming process and the girls were made to feel like in return they owed something to these men. When sexual activity began and took place between these young teenage girls and much older men, we say that they weren't truly consenting to any of this."

Ms Pope described Ghulam Hussain as the 'main man' who abused girls and 'passed them around' to others, including his brother and cousin. The trio ran market stalls. 'Parties' at an address linked to Ali involved drugs, alcohol, and expected sexual services. One victim, raped by both men, was threatened with being left on the moors without clothes.

Prosecutors said Hussain took one victim to a flat with a dirty mattress, where she was abused by strangers sequentially. The case began when one victim reported her ordeal, leading police to contact the others.

Hussain, of Manchester Road, Bury, was convicted of seven counts of rape and seven counts of indecent assault. Ali, of Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, Bury, was found guilty of five counts of rape, five counts of indecent assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Claire Brinton, specialist prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said:

"Manzorr Hussain and Imtiaz Ali exploited five vulnerable teenage girls, grooming them with alcohol and drugs before subjecting them to appalling sexual abuse.

The defendants deliberately targeted children they knew they could exploit and treated them as objects to be passed around for their own and others sexual gratification. They showed a callous disregard for the girls welfare and used manipulation, force, threats and fear to control them and make them comply with their sick demands.

"These women have demonstrated remarkable bravery in coming forward, remaining engaged with the legal process, and reliving deeply traumatic experiences from over two decades ago. I would like to thank all of them; I hope these convictions can bring them some comfort.

"Our Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit, in collaboration with Greater Manchester Police, was able to use extensive evidence to build a comprehensive picture of the offending to present to a jury who found the defendants guilty and delivered the justice these women deserved.

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A rapist who fled the country in a futile attempt to avoid justice has been jailed.

Craig Saunders was reported to Nottinghamshire Police in November 2020 after his teenage victim confided in a teacher at her school.

Saunders denied any wrongdoing, even when presented with damning forensic evidence during a follow-up interview with detectives.

Now aged 39, Saunders was due to stand trial in September of this year, but fled the country while on bail.

After failing to sign in at a police station as required, he flew to Turkey on 6 September on a return ticket. 

When he failed to return as planned ten days later, it was discovered he had travelled on to Lanzarote via Zurich, showing a clear intent to evade capture.

With support from Spain’s Guardia Civil and the National Crime Agency (NCA), Saunders was arrested and held in custody pending his extradition back to the UK.

Following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court held in his absence, Saunders — now of HMP Nottingham — was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

All offences occurred in Nottinghamshire.

Appearing at the same court on Friday 18 October, he was sentenced to ten years and six months in prison.

He was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which will severely restrict his interactions with young women upon release.

Detective Constable Kerry Stringer, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"Saunders' behaviour showed a callous disregard not only for his victim, but also for the wider legal process.

“Whilst the Jury were not told of the reason for his absence, the evidence available to them enabled them to convict him of his crimes.

“As this case concludes, I am full of admiration for the victim’s courage in coming forward and reporting what happened.

"I am also grateful to our international partners for their collaboration in tracking Saunders and facilitating his return so quickly.

"Finally, I would like to appeal directly to all victims of these kind of offences to come forward and tell us about them. 

"We know it can be a daunting prospect for people, but we will do whatever we can to support them and investigate the reports they make."

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Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for raping a woman in Banbury.

Faris Bashir Mohammed Suleiman, aged 19, of Windrush, Banbury, was sentenced to six years in prison, with a four-year extended licence, at Oxford Crown Court today (24/10).

A jury found Suleiman guilty by majority verdict of one count of rape of a female aged 16 years and over on 22 September following a six-day trial.

On Sunday 30 March this year, a woman in her late teens was in the town centre when she left a nightclub with Suleiman sometime between 3am and 3.20am.

However, Suleiman lured her to a secluded area of People’s Park, where he raped her.

The victim remained with Suleiman out of fear and they both re-entered the town centre, where she searched for her friends and told them what happened.

Police were informed shortly afterwards and officers stopped Suleiman as he matched the description of the offender that was given by the victim.

Suleiman was charged the following day, 31 March this year, and remanded in custody.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Gemma Kerby said:

“Faris Sulieman preyed on a vulnerable victim on a night out with her friends and raped her, which has had an unimaginable impact on her.

“I would like to thank the victim and witnesses for their support and engagement during the investigation.

“I hope that the victim can continue on the road to recovery knowing that Suleiman has been found guilty and jailed as a result of his actions.

“We will always work relentlessly to bring those who cause harm to others to justice and we encourage any sexual offence victims to report what’s happened to police.”

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A convicted rapist who assaulted a woman after she refused sex with a man he had paid remains at large.

David Morrison, 44, was sentenced to ten years in prison in his absence at Teesside Crown Court on Friday (October 24) after failing to appear.

The victim had previously criticized the justice system for allowing him to walk free pending sentencing, despite his conviction by a jury. A warrant was issued earlier this month when he missed another hearing, and his whereabouts are unknown.

The court heard Morrison paid the man to have sex with the victim, telling him to "do what you want." When she refused, Morrison raped her.

In her victim impact statement, the mother described feeling ashamed and reduced to a shell of her former self, having lost her career and now suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Fighting back tears, she said: “He has turned my home into a prison and my body into something that I fear. He pushed me to the point of despair where I was ready to end my own life.”

She added that delays and inaction left her in constant fear, battling complex PTSD and nightmares. She previously told the Echo: "I feel like a prisoner — while he’s out living his life like nothing happened."

Morrison, of Wilton Castle Lane, Wilton, near Redcar, was found guilty of rape and assault by penetration. His defense noted he had no prior convictions and had waited years for trial.

Recorder Paul Reid imposed the sentence, stating: “I’m persuaded by the great distress experienced by the victim that it is appropriate to proceed to sentence so she can start to put this behind her.”

Morrison received a lifelong restraining order and must register as a sex offender for life.

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Christopher Brake, aged 49, formerly of Frogmore Road in Market Drayton appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 23 October) for sentencing following conviction at Shrewsbury Crown Court in February 2025.

Brake has been convicted of two counts of rape, sexual assault by penetration on a child, two sexual assaults on a child, voyeurism and making an indecent photograph of a child. He had also been given a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

The offences were committed between April 2019 and April 2024, primarily in the Market Drayton area of Shropshire.

Brake was convicted following complex investigations by West Mercia Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People department at Shrewsbury Police Station.

Detective Constable Rhian Davies, one of the investigating officers, said:

“I welcome today’s sentence of 18 years in prison, with an additional year on licence, handed down to Brake for these horrific offences. This significant sentence reflects the significant harm caused by his predatory and manipulative behaviour.

“I want to sincerely thank the victims for their immense courage in coming forward and supporting this investigation. Their bravery has ensured that a dangerous offender is now behind bars and can no longer cause harm to vulnerable people. I hope today’s outcome brings them some sense of justice and allows them to begin to move forward with their lives.”

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A convicted pervert has been caught with a paedophile manual on how to sexually abuse children.

Curtis Critchley, 24, of Wakefield Road in Rothwell, Leeds, with prior sex offence convictions, was found with the depraved guide in his prison cell at HMP Risley in Warrington on August 6.

He was charged with possession of a paedophile manual containing ‘advice or guidance about abusing children sexually’.

After appearing at Warrington Magistrates’ Court, the case went to Liverpool Crown Court, where Critchley pleaded guilty.

During a 2:30pm cell search, prison staff seized illicit materials, including notes with graphic short stories of sexual activities involving children and details on grooming via Snapchat and TikTok. The items were reported to Cheshire Police.

Critchley’s previous convictions include a three-year-and-four-month sentence in a young offender institution, imposed by Sheffield Crown Court in May 2020.

He first came to police attention after stealing children’s clothing from a neighbour’s washing line in Doncaster, where more stolen items and two indecent images of children were found.

While under investigation, he met a 14-year-old girl on Snapchat, lying about his age by claiming to be 15. She was reported missing and found with him at a Holiday Inn in Rotherham, where they engaged in sexual activity.

Critchley pleaded guilty to three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, theft of clothing, handling stolen goods, and two counts of possessing indecent images of children.

He received imprisonment, lifelong sex offender registration, and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

For the recent offence, Liverpool Crown Court jailed him for 14 months.

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A Norfolk child sex offender who disappeared has been found living with a woman and a six-year-old in Kent.

Joshua Hodgkinson, 25, is charged with two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements.

Police launched a public appeal in December 2024 to trace his whereabouts after he was recalled to prison.

Norwich Magistrates’ Court was told it was alleged he failed to tell police he was residing in a new household at Birchington Vale in Kent where an under-18 was living between December 13 and Christmas Day last year.

It is claimed he also failed to notify police of a change of address within three days.

The alleged sex harm prevention order breaches said to have occurred in Norwich include creating a new Snapchat account without informing the police and deleting his internet search history before his disappearance.

Appearing via video link from HMP Albany on the Isle of Wight he did not enter pleas to the charges.

District Judge Matthew Bone committed his case to Norwich Crown Court on November 19.

Hodgkinson had been due to be released from prison following his recall within days but Judge Bone ordered he remain in custody pending his next hearing.

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A man who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl and engaged in online sexual activity with a 12-year-old child decoy has been jailed.    

Benjamin Pinchin, aged 30 formerly of Sissons Grove, Middleton was sentenced to 12 years yesterday at Leeds Crown Court following a joint investigation into child sexual offences.    

The Calderdale District Online Child Abuse Investigation Team and officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Team came together and charged Pinchin with over 30 offences, including sexual assault of a child, possession of indecent images of children, making indecent images of children, and multiple counts of attempted sexual communication with a child.    

Pinchin pleaded guilty to all the offences at Leeds Crown Court in June.    

In addition to the custodial sentence, Pinchin has also been ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.  

Detective Sergeant Claire Salkeld of Leeds District Safeguarding Team said:    

“I want to thank the victim in this case for having the courage to come forward and report the dreadful ordeal she suffered. We know the significant impact such offending has on victims and their families.

“Reporting Pinchin’s offending has resulted in him being put behind bars and has put a stop to his abhorrent acts.

“If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual offences, please be encouraged, you will be listened to, supported and it will be dealt with sensitively by specialist safeguarding officers.”

Detective Constable Denis Parke, from the Calderdale Online Child Abuse Investigation Team (OCAIT) added:      

“Pinchin is clearly a dangerous predatory man who poses a significant risk to young children, and we are pleased that Pinchin will now face a custodial sentence for his actions.
  
“The making, possession and distribution of indecent images is degenerate and those who engage in this or in sexual communications with children online, should expect to be prosecuted”.