Birmingham man jailed for 15 years for rape

Naveed Hussain was convicted of rape and possession of a weapon.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 16th Oct 2023

A rapist who lured a woman to an address on the pretence of renting out a room has been jailed.

Naveed Hussain persuaded the woman to visit the property in Handsworth, Birmingham, before subjecting her to a horrific ordeal last November.

The 33-year-old locked the woman in a room with him and showed a machete that she feared he would use before repeatedly raping her.

After fleeing the area, she came across a passer-by who could tell she was distressed and called for emergency services.

The woman bravely recalled what happened and gave a strong description, which led officers to arrest Hussain in Handsworth shortly afterwards.

He was found with a knife in his trousers and a subsequent search of the house resulted in the discovery of the machete.

Hussain, of Alexandra Road, Handsworth, was convicted of rape and possession of a weapon following a trial.

He was sentenced to 15 years in jail and ordered to be put on the sex offender's register for life at Birmingham Crown Court last Tuesday (10 October).

West Midlands Police said: "If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, please report it to us. Our priority is you and we will support you through every single step of the process, from your initial call to court."

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