Man Jailed for Seven Years for Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl

Hanveer Sunner, 22, of Springfield Crescent, West Bromwich, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, August 23rd for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

Sunner will serve seven years in prison and will be included on the sex offenders' register for life.

In 2020, Sunner contacted the girl on Snapchat. On June 9th, he offered to give her a ride to Birmingham City Centre and arranged to meet her in Telford.

However, instead of taking her to the city center, he drove her to his friend's flat in Handsworth, Birmingham. He provided her with bottles of alcohol and balloon-gas canisters, causing her to become heavily intoxicated before he sexually assaulted her.

The girl was reported missing, and with the help of her family and West Midlands Police, she was found locked in a bathroom at the flat.

Sunner was arrested at the scene and charged with assaulting a female over 13 by digital penetration. He denied the charge but was found guilty by a unanimous verdict at Birmingham Crown Court on July 12th.

Detective Constable Ben Hocking stated, "This was a very distressing incident for the victim, and it has understandably had a huge impact on her. We commend her bravery and perseverance."

He added, "We encourage anyone who has concerns about a sexual crime, either recently or in the past, to get in touch. You will always be offered our full support."