Locations
Moor View Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3
Description
A man has been given an extended 18-and-a-half-year sentence after being found guilty of attempt rape at a Bradford park.
Khairul Amin aged 36 of Moor View Drive was convicted of attempt rape, intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The victim a woman in her 30s rang police at around 9pm on 28 August to report that she had been attacked, sexually assaulted and strangled by an unknown man.
The victim suffered serious head injuries and was treated in hospital.
In a victim impact statement read to the court, she said:
“It has ruined my day-to-day life. I am still having flashbacks regularly.
“The defendant has no idea how this has affected every part of my life, and I hope the sentence he receives reflects the pain, trauma and loss of confidence that I have endured since the assault.
“I hope that he never gets the chance to rob any other person of their life, as he to mine.”
At Bradford Crown Court yesterday (1 May) he was given an extended sentence of 18 and a half years. He must serve 14 and a half years in jail before being considered for parole and the rest will be on licence.
DC Sue Sutcliffe of Bradford District Safeguarding Unit said:
“The sheer bravery and courage it took for this woman to report this to us cannot be underestimated.
“Through reporting this quickly we were able to launch a fast paced investigation carrying out extensive enquiries to locate Amin.
“He was arrested, charged and brought before the courts all within a day.
“He was described in court as a dangerous individual.
“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence, to please report it to us so we can take action.
“We have specialist officers to support you throughout the process and bring perpetrators to justice.”