A Leeds man has been found guilty of the rape and sexual abuse of a young woman and sentenced to over 20 years in prison.
Khalid Hussain,56, from Leeds received a 24-year sentence at Leeds Crown Court on Monday 7 April. His sentence was for ten sexual offences, including five rapes against a young girl at the time, committed over a decade ago.
The jury was informed of offences committed by him between 2010 and 2014, against a young victim.
There was a trial at Leeds Crown Court in October 2024, where a jury found Hussain guilty of all offences. He was then remanded in custody prior to his sentencing earlier this week.
The survivor initially reported the offence in March of 2020, at which point The Leeds Safeguarding Team launched an inquiry into the matter.
The survivor’s bravery was commended by the police , as she not only came forward as an adult but also supported Hussain’s prosecution. Hussain was arrested not long after the filing of the first report.
Investigation officer, DC Bernadette Cooper, stated:
“The victim in this case has shown incredible bravery in coming forward and making the report to police,”
“It has been an extraordinarily long and difficult period for her, yet she has remained consistent in her support of the investigation so that we can look at the matter thoroughly and impartially.”
After the sentencing on Monday April 7, DC Cooper added:
“Hussain’s offences have quite simply been appalling, and we welcome his sentencing today.
“Regardless of when the offence occurred, we always encourage all victims of sexual assault to come forward. Every case is carefully and empathetically looked into, and we can assist in connecting victims with partner organisations for any support they may need.”
What is an historic abuse claim?
If you are a survivor of abuse in the past, whether that be sexual abuse or physical assault, you may be entitled to claim compensation for the impact it had upon your health.
A claim can be made for the physical impact to your health but also, and often more importantly, it can also be made for any damage it may have caused to your mental health. Compensation can be claimed for personal injury and also any financial losses you may have suffered as a result of your ill health.
Will I have to face my abuser?
It is very unlikely that you will have to face your abuser, either in court or at any point in the claim.
Most claims are brought against the institution or organisation rather than the individual abuser themselves.
The claim will be handled by the organisation’s insurers or solicitors. It is unusual for the person who abused you to have to give evidence in a civil case.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
The CICA is a government-funded authority that aims to compensate blameless victims of an assault or other violent crimes. It was originally formed in 1996 with the sole purpose of providing compensation to blameless victims of violent crime.
The value of compensation that it offers for a single injury can vary from £1,000 up to £250,000, with a maximum total payment of £500,000 being available for a CICA claim.
Further reading
Historic abuse claims – Abuseclaims.co.uk
Leeds Man Jailed For More Than 20 Years For Sex Offences – West Yorkshire Police
Leeds man jailed for over 20 years for ‘appalling’ historical rape charges – YEP
Sexual abuse claims – Oakwood Solicitors
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