Six sexual offences including rape.

Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Multiple Sexual Offenses in Kirklees

Adnan Afzal (35), formerly of Dewsbury, was sentenced to 23 years in prison at Leeds Crown Court on Friday, April 22nd. He was found guilty of six sexual offenses, including rape, following a four-day trial.

The offenses, which included rape, attempted rape, and sexual assaults, took place between 2017 and 2019 in the Kirklees area. One of the sexual assaults occurred when the victim was a young teenager.

Afzal was sentenced to 17 years in prison with an extended license period of six years, bringing the total sentence to 23 years. He was arrested in 2019 by officers from the Kirklees Police Child Safeguarding Team after the offenses were reported by the victim and her family.

DC Samantha Smith of the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Team stated, "I want to praise the courage of the victim in this case for coming forward and reporting the offending Afzal subjected her to. We welcome the sentence he has received, which reflects the very serious nature of his crimes and his refusal to admit his guilt. This forced the victim and her family to endure the ordeal of a trial."

Smith continued, "Victims of sexual offenses will always be listened to. We will work with our partners to support them, investigate reported offenses, and seek justice for them."