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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.
BBC News
09-04-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: Gloucester dog attack and a cheeky seagull in Weston
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories A man was left needing hospital treatment after he was attacked by a dog near a rugby club according to Gloucestershire Live. The incident happened near Coney Hill RFC in Gloucester and police want to speak to two women.A disabled bus passenger said some Swindon drivers make it harder for her to get on and off the vehicle, reports the Swindon Advertiser. Suzanne Allen told the newspaper she is fed up with the lack of care she has received. Swindon's Bus Company said it has not found any issue with driver behaviour.A man jailed for 25 months after stabbing another man in a "terrifying attack" at a pub in Yeovil has done well for Somerset Live. Amer Khan, from Yeovil admitted to causing grievous bodily harm following an attack in July a report by Bristol Live about an abuser who has been jailed for 18 years after stabbing his partner and two other people following a row over a lottery ticket has also over-performed. Nathaniel Downer, aged 41 of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media There has been lots of excitement around Bristol City's win against West Bromwich Albion with the last kick of the game. Videos like this showing the moment on the official account did incredibly well, as did this picture of match winner Haydon Roberts. A video by Metro of a brave man offering chips to seagulls from his mouth on Weston-super-Mare beach is doing the rounds on Facebook. People in the Spotted Trowbridge group are very excited about a new Dunelm at the Gateway, sparking hundreds of comments. The £7 plane Pringle story is also picking up a lot of interest on Reddit. You can read the details of that story in Tuesday's headlines.
