Horror as teenager raped in UK metropolis automotive park by faux Uber driver | UK | News | EUROtoday

A young person was raped in a parking lot by a person pretending to be an Uber driver. Abdul Shahid, 41, has been jailed for 18 years after being discovered responsible of rape by a jury.

Swansea Crown Court heard how he lured the 18-year-old sufferer into his automotive by telling her he was an Uber driver. Rather than taking her house, Shahid, from Shetty, then drove by darkish roads in Swansea earlier than stopping at a parking lot and raping the sufferer. He was rapidly reported to police earlier than being arrested and charged.

However, the 41-year-old pleaded not responsible to all expenses. He was ultimately discovered responsible by a jury of two counts of rape and one depend of assault by penetration.

Shahid was then sentenced to an prolonged 18 years behind bars. Police have praised the bravery of the sufferer, including that Shahid is “clearly a threat to women”.

South Wales Police are urging victims of sexual assaults to report it to them as quickly as attainable. A spokesperson stated: “We never underestimate how difficult it is for survivors of sexual abuse to speak out and report.

“But we hope circumstances like this one present reassurance that victims will probably be listened to, handled with dignity and respect, and will probably be supported all through the judicial course of. If you might have been sexually abused, and you aren’t but able to report back to police, please don’t undergo in silence.”

Detective Constable Claire Davies, from South Wales Police, said: “I want to thank the sufferer on this case for coming ahead and for being brave all through the method of this investigation. Because of her, we’ve got been capable of convict a person who’s clearly a risk to ladies. I can solely hope that this helps her to maneuver on from this in a extra constructive approach and acquire some type of closure.

“During the trial, Abdul Shahid did not show any remorse for his actions and even tried to blame the victim for what he did. The victim was simply trying to get home and put her trust in what she thought was an Uber driver.

“If you’re the sufferer of a sexual offence, we urge you to report it to the police as quickly as attainable. You will probably be supported, and officers will deal with all reviews with sensitivity and professionalism.”