Swansea man jailed for 18 years after rape conviction
Abdul Shahid gave victim impression he was an Uber driver
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A man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of rape at Swansea Crown Court.
41-year-old Abdul Shahid, from Sketty, was convicted on two counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration.
His crimes were committed in Swansea city centre, where he lead a woman into believing he was an Uber driver before taking her to a secluded car park and assaulting her.
Shahid pleaded not guilty but was ultimately convicted by a jury.
Detective Constable Claire Davies said: “I would like to thank the victim in this case for coming forward and for being courageous throughout the process of this investigation. Because of her, we have been able to convict a man who is clearly a threat to women. I can only hope that this helps her to move on from this in a more positive way and gain some form of closure.
“During the trial, Abdul Shahid did not show any remorse for his actions and even tried to blame the victim for what he did. The victim was simply trying to get home and put her trust in what she thought was an Uber driver.
“If you are the victim of a sexual offence, we urge you to report it to the police as soon as possible. You will be supported, and officers will treat all reports with sensitivity and professionalism.”