Three men and teenage boy sentenced for raping a 17-year-old in Bristol
Police say they posed 'a significant threat to young women and girls'
Last updated 6th Oct 2026
Three men and a teenage boy have been sentenced for raping a 17-year-old girl in Bristol.
Afghan nationals 21, Salman Habibkheil, 19, Awal Ahmadzai, 19, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were found guilty by a jury at Bristol Crown Court in June this year and have now received prison sentences for their crimes.
At Bristol Crown Court today (6 october) Safri was jailed for 15 years, Habib and Awal were given 9 years each in detention.
The 17-year-old boy was also sentenced to three years in detention for one count of rape.
The court was told how Safi arranged for the victim to travel into Bristol on 29th November 2025 and plied her with alcohol before she was assaulted by the four individuals at Safi's house in the St Werburghs area of the city.
They'd met during a Christmas shopping trip a few days earlier.
After being reported missing by her mother the following morning, police discovered the victim at Safi's house, where the 17-year-old was arrested on the spot. The three men fled but were later captured in France and returned to the UK.
Speaking after the verdict was handed down, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Cable, the senior investigating officer, said: “These four people exploited a vulnerable young girl purely for the purposes of their own sexual gratification.
“They are dangerous individuals who pose a significant threat to young women and girls and gave not a single thought to the welfare of the victim.
“This has been a complex investigation and credit goes to the officer in the case and all the officers and staff involved in ensuring we built a solid case to put before the court.
“These convictions all send a clear message: perpetrators of child sexual exploitation will be tracked down and face justice.”
"Horrendous offences"
Detective Sergeant Jo Babbage, the deputy senior investigating officer, said: “It’s impossible to overstate the courage the victim has shown these last seven months.
“The horrendous offences committed against her were calculated and a complete breach of trust.
“Her bravery in recounting that abuse is truly admirable and that extraordinary strength has ensured these four people will now face justice.”
Sally Helliwell of the Crown Prosecution Service said: “The young victim in this case was targeted, groomed, and then lured to an unfamiliar city, miles from home in the dead of night.
“Isolated and alone, she was plied with alcohol and then raped and abused over several hours by four different people. It was clear throughout that she did not consent.
“Thankfully the three men who fled in such a cowardly manner were swiftly returned to the UK to face justice.
“The CPS is committed to delivering justice for the victims of rape and sexual abuse, and I would encourage all victims to come forward to report offences to the police, so they can be investigated.”