Rapist caught after brave 15-year-old sought help by ‘asking for a pizza’
The attacker has pleaded guilty to multiple offences and will be sentenced in February.
A 15-year-old girl who was raped and sexually assaulted bravely alerted police by using a code phrase she had seen on TikTok, leading to the arrest and conviction of her attacker.
The girl called police after being left at the roadside, ‘ordering a pizza’ as a way to discreetly seek help. The call handler recognised the significance of her words and acted swiftly to dispatch officers to her location in Druids Heath.
Abdul Kahar, aged 41, of Anthony Road, Alum Rock, picked the girl up in his vehicle on 28th July after grooming her online and posing as a 17-year-old boy named ‘Jay’ via Snapchat.
After giving her alcohol, he went on to rape and sexually assault her in his vehicle. Following the attack, the girl was able to provide police with his car and registration details, leading to his arrest.
Kahar appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on 1st December 2025, where he admitted to two charges of raping a female under 16, four charges of sexually assaulting a female over 13, non-fatal intentional strangulation, and breach of a sexual harm prevention order.
He will return to court for sentencing on 9th February 2026.
Detective Constable Lauren Campbell, from West Midlands Police’s Complex Child Abuse Investigation team, praised both the girl and the police call handler for their actions:
“Kahar posed as a 17-year-old boy on Snapchat, groomed a vulnerable 15-year-old girl online for a period of time before she agreed to meet up with him. He then raped and sexually assaulted her in his car.
“I want to praise the brave actions of the girl and also praise the call handler for having the foresight to understand this was a call for help from someone who was vulnerable and in danger.”
West Midlands Police ensures survivors of sexual assault are supported by specialist teams. Survivors retain lifelong anonymity under the law and are offered guidance through the court process by officers specifically trained to handle cases with sensitivity.
The police force has implemented significant strategies to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG), including its action plan launched in 2021 to prioritise VAWG, make public spaces safer, and improve investigative practices for crimes such as rape through Operation Soteria.
For more information and support, visit the West Midlands Police pages for survivors of sexual assault and the VAWG framework.