KHADIM DRAME'S SHOCKING CRIME IN BIRMINGHAM: FORMER ASTON VILLA APPRENTICE SENTENCED FOR BRUTAL SEXUAL ASSAULT

A young man with a promising future in football, Khadim Drame, has been handed a severe sentence after being convicted of a violent sexual assault in Birmingham. The incident took place in the early hours following a night out, leaving a trail of trauma and legal repercussions that will impact his life forever.

According to court reports, the assault occurred in the Aston area, specifically on Witton Lane. Drame, then 18 years old and an aspiring footballer who had been an apprentice at Aston Villa, followed a 45-year-old woman off a bus after she had been out with friends. The woman, who was accompanied by her boyfriend that evening, was walking in a grassy area when Drame approached her. The court heard that he proceeded to commit a sexual assault in this secluded spot, causing significant distress and fear for her safety.

During the trial, it was revealed that Drame had been persistently following the woman for over half a mile from the bus stop. Court testimony indicated that after catching up with her, he made unsolicited comments, telling her she was 'pretty and sexy.' When she rejected his advances, Drame attempted to intimidate her by waving a bundle of cash in her face, an act that seemed designed to manipulate or coerce her.

The assault escalated when Drame threatened to kill her if she pulled up her trousers, a chilling warning that heightened her fear of physical harm. The victim, who was understandably terrified, feared for her life during the attack. She was in a vulnerable state, especially since she was with her boyfriend at the time and had a history of calling her friends for safety in unfamiliar or threatening situations.

Initially, Drame denied the charges of rape, maintaining his innocence. However, the court was shown CCTV footage that played a crucial role in the case. Once the footage was presented to the jury, Drame changed his plea to guilty, acknowledging the severity of his actions.

In sentencing, the judge described the attack as 'every woman's worst nightmare,' emphasizing the brutality and unprovoked nature of the assault. Drame was sentenced to seven and a half years in a young offenders' institution, with an additional three years on licence, ensuring close supervision upon his release. Furthermore, he was ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life, a measure that will have long-lasting implications for his future.

The court also made it clear that Drame's future in football and employment involving children is now highly unlikely. The judge pointed out that, at nearly 19 years old, he was at a pivotal point in his life, and his actions have effectively destroyed the promising career he once had. The case has drawn significant attention to the potential lost due to his conduct, highlighting the severe consequences of such violent and unprovoked acts in Birmingham.