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Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Rapist who attacked woman at picnic becomes 43rd Rotherham abuser to be convicted as he is jailed for more than six years
A rapist who attacked a woman at a picnic has become the 43rd Rotherham abuser to be convicted as he is jailed for over six years. Amer Khan, 42, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, met his victim in 2002 when they were both in their early 20s. About a year later, he became verbally and physically abusive, with the woman telling National Crime Agency (NCA) officers how he would pinch, slap and punch her. Khan's violence reached depraved new heights as he brutally raped her after she tried to run away when he attempted to pressure her into having sex during a picnic. The woman, who has not been named for legal reasons, recalled crying during the attack as twisted Khan blamed her for his own vile actions. Officers from Operation Stovewood - the NCA's enquiry into historic sexual abuse allegations in Rotherham - launched an investigation in 2022 after identifying the woman as a victim of rape during separate enquiries. Khan was charged in February 2024, and was yesterday found guilty of one count of rape at Sheffield Crown Court. The judge then immediately handed him a six and a half year prison sentence for the crime he committed over 20 years ago. When he is released from prison, Khan will have to sign the sex offenders' register. Senior investigator Kath Blain, from the NCA's Operation Stovewood, said: 'When the victim first met Khan he showed no signs of being violent, however after gaining the woman's trust Khan became abusive and that behaviour quickly escalated to sexual violence. 'Specially-trained National Crime Agency investigators listened to the victim's account and sought corroborating evidence. 'Our evidence and the victim's brave testimony has resulted in Khan being convicted more than twenty years after he committed his crime. 'I urge anyone who has been raped or sexual abused, at any time in their life, to report it to the police, who are ready and waiting to help. 'Help is also available by calling the free Rape Crisis support line, open 24 hours a day, on 0808 500 2222 or visiting Operation Stovewood is the single largest investigation of its kind, looking into Rotherham sexual abuse allegations between 1997 and 2013. So far, 43 abusers - including Khan - have been convicted.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Three men charged with rape of teen in Rotherham
Three men have been charged with raping a teenage girl in South Yorkshire more than 15 years ago. The offences are alleged to have taken place in Rotherham between 2007 and 2010 when the girl was aged 14 or 15, the National Crime Agency said. Khamir Ifzal Khan, 36, of no fixed abode, has been charged with one count of rape and one count of trafficking of a person in the UK for sexual exploitation. Mudasser Hussain, 36, of Henley Grove Road, Rotherham, has been charged with six counts of rape, with Ghazanfar Hussain, 40, of Rosebery Street, Rotherham, charged with one count of rape. The three men appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday and are next due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 16 June. Charges were brought as part of Operation Stovewood, the investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Powys County Times
19-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Three men charged with rape of teenage girl in Rotherham
Three men have been charged with raping a teenage girl in Rotherham between 2007 and 2010, the National Crime Agency said. Khamir Ifzal Khan, 36, now of no fixed abode, but previously from Rotherham, has been charged with one count of rape and one count of trafficking of a person in the UK for sexual exploitation. Mudasser Hussain, 36, of Henley Grove Road, Rotherham, has been charged with six counts of rape while Ghazanfar Hussain, 40, of Rosebery Street, Rotherham, has been charged with one count of rape. The alleged victim was aged 14 of 15 at the time. The three men all appeared at Sheffield Magistrates Court on Monday and will next appear at Sheffield Crown Court on June 16. Charges were brought as part of Operation Stovewood, the investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Three men charged with rape of teenage girl in Rotherham
Khamir Ifzal Khan, 36, now of no fixed abode, but previously from Rotherham, has been charged with one count of rape and one count of trafficking of a person in the UK for sexual exploitation. Mudasser Hussain, 36, of Henley Grove Road, Rotherham, has been charged with six counts of rape while Ghazanfar Hussain, 40, of Rosebery Street, Rotherham, has been charged with one count of rape. The alleged victim was aged 14 of 15 at the time. The three men all appeared at Sheffield Magistrates Court on Monday and will next appear at Sheffield Crown Court on June 16. Charges were brought as part of Operation Stovewood, the investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
South Wales Argus
19-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Three men charged with rape of teenage girl in Rotherham
Khamir Ifzal Khan, 36, now of no fixed abode, but previously from Rotherham, has been charged with one count of rape and one count of trafficking of a person in the UK for sexual exploitation. Mudasser Hussain, 36, of Henley Grove Road, Rotherham, has been charged with six counts of rape while Ghazanfar Hussain, 40, of Rosebery Street, Rotherham, has been charged with one count of rape. The alleged victim was aged 14 of 15 at the time. The three men all appeared at Sheffield Magistrates Court on Monday and will next appear at Sheffield Crown Court on June 16. Charges were brought as part of Operation Stovewood, the investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
