Blackburn man who raped woman in her own home jailed
He carried out the attack in 2020
A man who viciously sexually assaulted a woman in her own home in Blackburn has been jailed.
In February 2020 Asim Hussain went to the victim's flat, and forced himself on her. When she pleaded with him to stop, Hussain said: "“It’ll be over in a few minutes. I really like you. It’s OK.”
The 36-year-old messaged his victim the following day and apologised.
Hussain was arrested, but denied any wrongdoing, trying to give an account which contradicted the evidence against him.
He was charged and later convicted of rape.
Hussain, of Queens Park Road, Blackburn, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday where he was jailed for 6 years. He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.
DC Vicky Heys, of Blackburn CID, said: “Hussain carried out this repugnant attack in the victim’s own home – a place where she was entitled to feel safe. He then concocted a web of lies in a bid to undermine the victim’s truthful account and distance himself from any wrongdoing.
“I would like to place on record my admiration for the bravery the victim has shown throughout this process, given the profound and ongoing impact Hussain’s sexual attack has had on her.
“I hope the outcome of this case will encourage other victims to come forward, knowing they will be believed, listened to and that we will do everything in our power to put the perpetrator before the courts.”