'Dangerous' Luton rapist jailed for 12 years
The judge described Mehboob Miah as a 'risk to women'
A man who sought out his victim ad went out of his way to locate and attack her in Luton has been jailed for 12 years.
39-year-old Mehboob Miah, of Warden Hill Road in Luton has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of raping a woman.
He attacked the woman, who he knew, on 11 September 2022.
The judge described Miah as a 'dangerous risk to women' at court, and reflected this in his sentencing.
At Luton Crown Court on September 26th Miah was sentenced to 12 years in prison for rape, with an additional three years on licence.
He also received seven years for attempted rape, seven years for assault by penetration, four months in total for four counts of possession of steroids, and two years and six months for coercive and controlling behaviour, all to run concurrently.
Detective Sergeant Joanna Tyrrell, from Bedfordshire Police’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team, said: “Miah was a dangerous predator who tried to have control over his victim. He displayed a serious escalation of behaviours, and was growingly manipulative and predatory.
“I would like to commend the brave victim in this case for coming forward, she has shown true courage to come forward and report her horrific ordeal.
“No woman deserves to feel unsafe, and we will relentlessly pursue perpetrators.
“We have several specially trained victim engagement officers who work closely with victims, supporting them throughout the investigation and justice process, as well as helping them to move forward and recover.
“It is never too late to report, and we are always here for you.”