Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 3rd June 2024, at 16:00hrs
A man who sexually assaulted a woman in her own own has today been jailed at Preston Crown Court.
In a social media update after sentencing, Lancashire Police said,
“This is Kamran Rashid. He is a sex offender and as a result of our investigation he is now behind bars.
In November 2021 Rashid sexually assaulted a young woman at a house in Blackburn.
The victim woke up to find 40-year-old Rashid was in the same bed as her. He then engaged in sexual activity with her without her consent.
The victim was so traumatised that she ran from the scene.
Rashid, formerly of Cheetham Street, Blackburn, and now of no fixed address, was arrested later the same day and charged with rape.
He pleaded guilty to sexual assault by penetration when he appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court in April.
Rashid, who has previous convictions for sexual offences and is a Registered Sex Offender, was remanded into custody to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court today.
Judge Philip Parry deemed Rashid to be dangerous and gave him a sentence totalling 14 years. This was made up of nine years and nine months immediate custody followed by four years and three months on an extended licence.
We hope the outcome of this case will encourage other victims to come forward, knowing they will be believed and listened to. And that we will do everything in our power to put the offenders before the courts.
If you or anybody you know has been the victim of a sexual offence, report it online here: or call 101. If a crime is in progress always call 999.
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