Sheraz Malik

Sheraz Malik, 28, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court to a 14-year extended sentence, consisting of 10 years in custody followed by four years on licence. Malik was found guilty of two counts of rape during a trial in January 2026.

The offences occurred on 29 June 2025 in Sutton Lawn park, Sutton-in-Ashfield. The court heard that Malik attacked an 18-year-old woman, using violence against her, including striking her to the face and head during the assault. Malik had pleaded not guilty, claiming the sexual contact was consensual, but the jury rejected his account.

In passing the sentence on 11 June 2026, Judge Simon Ash KC noted that Malik had shown no remorse and continued to express hostility toward the victim. The court was further informed that Malik has a distorted understanding of consent and personal entitlement. The victim provided a personal impact statement describing the lasting trauma and ongoing difficulties she has faced following the attack. Investigations into a separate suspect regarding the same incident remain ongoing by Nottinghamshire Police.