Driver jailed for attempted rape and sexual assault in Maidenhead

DRIVER JAILED FOR ATTEMPTED RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN MAIDENHEAD

A 32-year-old man has been jailed for attempted rape and sexual assault of a woman in Maidenhead.

Muhammad Hesham of Russell Rise, Luton, was sentenced to nine years in prison when he appeared at Reading Crown Court yesterday (September 27).

In September last year, the victim got into Hesham's car, believing it was a taxi.

However, it was a car being driven by Hesham, who she did not know.

He took the victim to an industrial area in Holyport.

There, he sexually assaulted her and attempted to rape her.

Hesham then stole her mobile phone to prevent her calling for help.

At Reading Crown Court last month, the offender was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count each of attempted rape, sexual assault, possession of cannabis and theft.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Mo Rashid, based at Maidenhead police station, said: "I am pleased that Hesham has been convicted of these terrible offences he committed against his victim.

The victim has been extremely brave in standing up to her attacker and giving evidence in court.

"I hope that Hesham's conviction will help her to recover from this terrible ordeal that he put her through.

Thames Valley Police is committed to protecting the public and to bring those to justice who commit offences of a predatory nature."