Rotherham man handed jail term after conviction over 2002 rape
The 42 year old was investigated as part of Operation Stovewood - the investigation into historic sexual offending in Rotherham
Last updated 10th Jul 2025
A Rotherham man has been handed a six and a half year prison sentence, for the rape of a woman in the town in 2002.
42 year old Amer Khan targeted a woman in her early 20s, pressuring her to save sex with him during a picnic.
He raped her after she attempted to run away.
He was also verbally and physically abuse to the victim, who was spoken to by officers working for Operation Stovewood, the probe into historic sexual abuse in Rotherham.
Khan was charged last February and was convicted of one count of rape at Sheffield Crown Court, where he was sentenced earlier today.
Senior investigator Kath Blain, from the NCA’s Operation Stovewood, said: “When the victim first met Khan he showed no signs of being violent, however after gaining the woman’s trust Khan became abusive and that behaviour quickly escalated to sexual violence.
“Specially-trained National Crime Agency investigators listened to the victim’s account and sought corroborating evidence. Our evidence and the victim’s brave testimony has resulted in Khan being convicted more than twenty years after he committed his crime.
“I urge anyone who has been raped or sexual abused, at any time in their life, to report it to the police, who are ready and waiting to help.”