Double sex attacker's 'unduly lenient' ten-year jail sentence to be reviewed
Arshad Chaudrhy sexually assaulted one girl on multiple occasions in 2017 and, three years later, sexually assaulted another woman and attempted to rape her.
The 50-year-old was arrested after the two victims bravely came forward - and was then charged with seven sexual assaults, one attempted sexual assault and one attempted rape.
He denied all the offences at court but the jury saw through his lies. He was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison.
However, a spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office (AGO) has now confirmed that Chaudrhy's sentence had been referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
They said: 'I can confirm that the Solicitor General has referred Arshad Chadurhy sentence to the Court of Appeal as they agree that it appears unduly lenient.
'It is now for the court to decide whether to increase the sentence.'
As previously reported, Chaudrhy was jailed on June 23 this year at Teesside Crown Court.
Following the sentencing, investigating officer Detective Constable Neil Chisholm from CET said: 'Chaudrhy targeted these two women in pursuit of his own sexual gratification.
'His crimes have had a lasting impact on his victims who were put through even more trauma when he tried to deny his crimes.
'Thankfully the jury saw through his lies and found him guilty. I'm pleased that justice has today been served and that he is now in prison where he can't hurt anyone else.
'Hopefully it has brought some closure to the victims.
'I'd like to thank the victims for their courage and strength throughout this whole process. I'd encourage anyone who has been sexually assaulted to come forward and report it.
'We will fully investigate it and support you throughout.'
It's never too late to report an incident to police. The force has specially trained officers who will support you throughout.
You can report at any time of day or night online via the Cleveland Police website or by phoning 101.
Anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual abuse can contact Teesside Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for help and support, regardless of whether or not the offence has been reported to police.
SARC provides 24-hour crisis intervention and a range of options.
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