Man who raped woman in North Yorkshire jailed for 12 years
A jury found the 36-year-old from London guilty of rape following a trial at Teesside Crown Court
A man found guilty of rape following a trial at Teesside Crown Court has today (Monday 28th July 2025) been jailed for 12 years.
Hamed Kianipanah, aged 36, of Brook Road, Brent, London, has been sent to prison for nine years plus an additional three years on license for raping a woman at an address in Richmondshire in 2022.
The jury heard evidence that Kianipanah had groomed and controlled the woman around the time of the rape.
However, she found the courage to make a report to North Yorkshire Police in 2023.
This sparked a two-year investigation led by Temporary Detective Sergeant Quita Readman from Hambleton and Richmondshire CID.
T/DS Readman said:
“When she felt ready to do so, she bravely approached the police and disclosed what had happened to her. She also got access to a range of professional support and care that is readily available to all survivors of rape and sexual assaults.
“With her support, we carried out a thorough investigation capturing the whole story of the grooming stages Kianipanah engaged in before and after the rape, maintaining a level of control over the survivor.
“The jury heard the compelling evidence, and they returned a unanimous guilty verdict against the defendant.”
T/DS Readman added: “I have nothing but praise for the bravery of the survivor in this case. It also shows it is never too late to make a report to the police and seek support from the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and organisations such as IDAS.
“We are here to help you - please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
As well as the custodial sentence, Kianipanah has also been placed on the Register of Sex Offenders and been made subject of a restraining order.