Telford rapist's sentence welcomed by police

Naveed Hussain, formerly of Crescent Road, Hadley, Telford, was sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison following a trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Friday.

The 18-year-old was found guilty of two charges of rape and one charge of sexual assault that happened in Bowring Park, Wellington, in the early hours of April 2, 2017.

Hussain, who was already serving a sentence in relation to a violent disorder, has had his sentence extended and will now serve four-and-a- half years in total.

Commenting on the case, PC Laura Hutson said: "We would like to praise the victim for her bravery and courage in coming forward and hope that this provides other victims with the confidence to report such matters to police."

Anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence is encouraged to report the incident to police, where specially trained officers will help victims with care and sensitivity, and will work to get the right result for them with their wishes in mind.

Alternatively, there are many agencies you can approach for help, guidance or support which offer a variety of services. See stoprapenow.co.uk/4284 for more information and for a list of the agencies available.