Hamidullah Hamidi

Hamidullah Hamidi, 19, was sentenced to six years in prison at Bristol Crown Court on 22 April 2014 after pleading guilty to one count of rape. The court heard that on 8 December 2013, Hamidi forced a 14-year-old girl into his home in Easton, Bristol, where he attacked her. The victim, who was noted to have the mental capacity of a seven-year-old, eventually escaped the property, though Hamidi followed her until he was stopped by members of the public.

Judge Michael Longman presided over the case and stated that Hamidi would be subject to deportation from Britain after serving half of his sentence. In his remarks, the judge highlighted the severe psychological harm caused to the victim and the predatory nature of the attack. Prior to his guilty plea, Hamidi had initially denied the allegations following his arrest by Avon and Somerset Police. The court was informed that Hamidi had been living in Britain as an illegal immigrant.