Norwich man sentenced to seven years in prison for rape
The court heard evidence in a trial lasting several days
Last updated 24th Jul 2026
A Norwich man received a seven-year prison sentence for raping a woman.
Monwar Hussain, 29, was convicted of two counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, and one count of assault by penetration.
Alongside the prison term, an indefinite restraining order was issued against him.
The incident took place on 13th March 2020, when the victim, after a night out in Norwich with friends, attended a house party.
Feeling unwell, her friends arranged a taxi for her, which was shared with Hussain.
The next morning, the victim awoke to find Hussain, also known as Rak, raping her.
Though Hussain was identified and charged in August 2024, he denied the allegations.
His trial concluded in April 2026 with a jury finding him guilty on all charges.
During the hearing in court, the victim’s statement detailed the profound negative impact the attack had on her life.
The victim said, "In the days, weeks and months that followed, I suffered with anxiety and struggled to sleep due to what he had done. I have a close-knit group of friends that I am lucky to have but my trust in other people and in forming new relationships has been irreparably damaged. I have found building any new relationships extremely challenging."
She added, "The weeks that followed giving evidence in court were incredibly difficult for me. I am, though, extremely proud that I was able to give evidence and explain what had happened to me in a court of law.”
Despite the challenges, she expressed hope that others would find justice as she has.
“I hope more people can find justice like I have done. I had incredible support from my friends throughout the process. I know that, when you know you have done nothing wrong, the process is a sad and lonely one. I hope that more people find the support to be able to stand up and get justice when incidents such as these occur."
Detective Constable Matthew Hubbard, the investigating officer, highlighted the significance of the victim’s bravery in reporting the crime and participating throughout the investigation and trial.
"I hope today’s outcome will give the victim some sense that justice has been done. I do not for a moment underestimate the courage it took not only to report what had happened but also to continue to support what was a lengthy and complex investigation and trial process,” Hubbard said.
He continued, "Thanks to this woman’s bravery and the evidence she gave, Hussain is now behind bars and I hope this will give other victims of rape and sexual assault the strength to come forward in the knowledge that we will support them and hold perpetrators to account."
Victims of sexual offences can reach out to police in emergencies by dialling 999, report crimes on 101, or access support resources through the Norfolk Constabulary website.