HAYES AND UXBRIDGE PENSIONER RACHID MENASRIA SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS FOR ABUSING 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL
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Uxbridge Hayes Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the communities of Hayes and Uxbridge, Rachid Menasria, a 68-year-old man residing on High Street in Uxbridge, has seen his prison sentence significantly increased following an appeal. Originally sentenced to four and a half years in October 2013 at Isleworth Crown Court for serious sexual offenses involving a young girl, his punishment was later extended to seven years after the Court of Appeal intervened.
Menarsia was convicted on two counts of indecent assault and four counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child. The case drew widespread attention due to the heinous nature of the crimes and the vulnerability of the victim, who was only eight years old at the time of the abuse. The appeal was initiated by the Attorney General, Dominic Grieve, who believed that the original sentence did not adequately reflect the severity of the offenses.
During the appeal hearing, Lady Justice Rafferty, alongside Mr. Justice Collins and Judge Nicholas Hilliard, delivered the court’s judgment. They emphasized the profound harm inflicted upon the young girl, who described her ordeal as feeling like she was being blackmailed and made to feel like a prostitute. The judges stated that the original sentence of four and a half years was unduly lenient and, therefore, was quashed. The court replaced it with a new, harsher sentence of seven years in prison.
The court heard that the victim had confided in police that Menasria had blackmailed her into silence and had subjected her to sexual acts, initially touching her private parts and later inserting his fingers. Menasria denied the allegations, claiming they were false and showed no remorse during his trial at Isleworth Crown Court. The young girl, however, testified that the abuse had robbed her of her childhood and left her with ongoing psychological trauma.
Legal representatives for the Attorney General highlighted that the crimes were particularly aggravated due to the significant age difference between the offender and the victim, the threats Menasria used, and the lasting psychological damage caused. The case underscores the importance of holding offenders accountable and ensuring that sentences reflect the gravity of such crimes.
Earlier in December 2013, Menasria had been sentenced to four and a half years after being found guilty of similar offenses. The victim in that case revealed she had been sexually abused from the age of seven until she was 17, with the last incident occurring on Christmas Day in 2011. Following the abuse, Menasria verbally assaulted her, and she was so distressed that she confided in a teacher, prompting police involvement.
Detective Constable Andrea Lenihan, who led the investigation, stated, “The victim didn’t tell anyone what was happening to her for a number of years as she believed the defendant’s behaviour was normal. It was only when she got upset at school that the full story emerged. Sexual abuse can never be considered ‘normal’ behaviour, and I urge anyone in a similar situation to contact police in confidence so we can help.”
This case remains a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child sexual abuse and the importance of vigilant law enforcement and judicial systems in protecting vulnerable victims and delivering justice.
Menarsia was convicted on two counts of indecent assault and four counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child. The case drew widespread attention due to the heinous nature of the crimes and the vulnerability of the victim, who was only eight years old at the time of the abuse. The appeal was initiated by the Attorney General, Dominic Grieve, who believed that the original sentence did not adequately reflect the severity of the offenses.
During the appeal hearing, Lady Justice Rafferty, alongside Mr. Justice Collins and Judge Nicholas Hilliard, delivered the court’s judgment. They emphasized the profound harm inflicted upon the young girl, who described her ordeal as feeling like she was being blackmailed and made to feel like a prostitute. The judges stated that the original sentence of four and a half years was unduly lenient and, therefore, was quashed. The court replaced it with a new, harsher sentence of seven years in prison.
The court heard that the victim had confided in police that Menasria had blackmailed her into silence and had subjected her to sexual acts, initially touching her private parts and later inserting his fingers. Menasria denied the allegations, claiming they were false and showed no remorse during his trial at Isleworth Crown Court. The young girl, however, testified that the abuse had robbed her of her childhood and left her with ongoing psychological trauma.
Legal representatives for the Attorney General highlighted that the crimes were particularly aggravated due to the significant age difference between the offender and the victim, the threats Menasria used, and the lasting psychological damage caused. The case underscores the importance of holding offenders accountable and ensuring that sentences reflect the gravity of such crimes.
Earlier in December 2013, Menasria had been sentenced to four and a half years after being found guilty of similar offenses. The victim in that case revealed she had been sexually abused from the age of seven until she was 17, with the last incident occurring on Christmas Day in 2011. Following the abuse, Menasria verbally assaulted her, and she was so distressed that she confided in a teacher, prompting police involvement.
Detective Constable Andrea Lenihan, who led the investigation, stated, “The victim didn’t tell anyone what was happening to her for a number of years as she believed the defendant’s behaviour was normal. It was only when she got upset at school that the full story emerged. Sexual abuse can never be considered ‘normal’ behaviour, and I urge anyone in a similar situation to contact police in confidence so we can help.”
This case remains a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child sexual abuse and the importance of vigilant law enforcement and judicial systems in protecting vulnerable victims and delivering justice.