SJAKEK KHAN BRADFORD SEX ATTACKER POSES AS CAB DRIVER TO TARGET TEENAGER ON CHRISTMAS DAY
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Bradford, Sajaket Khan, a man with a long history of sexual offenses, has been sentenced to an extended ten-year prison term after orchestrating a heinous assault on a vulnerable teenager during the festive season.It was on Christmas Day last year when Khan, 32, targeted an 18-year-old woman in the early hours of the morning.
The incident took place in the city centre of Bradford, where Khan approached the intoxicated young woman, pretending to be a minicab driver.
Exploiting her vulnerable state, he lured her into his vehicle under false pretenses, leading her to a secluded alleyway at the end of a dead-end street.
During the journey, Khan took her phone, claiming he needed to look up directions to her home address.
As they reached the isolated ginnel, he attempted to persuade her to follow him down the alley.
However, the woman’s instincts for self-preservation kicked in, and she demanded her phone back.
In response, Khan became aggressive, pushing her to the ground and then driving away from the scene.
Details of the court proceedings reveal that Khan, who resides at Stillington House, Allison Lane, Bradford, had previously been convicted of serious sexual offenses.
He pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) that had been imposed when he was jailed in July 2013 for two separate rape offenses.
The court heard that Khan had previously locked a lone woman in the back of his car in April 2012 after she had been out with friends in Queensbury, during which he orally raped her twice.
For his past crimes, Khan was sentenced to an 11-year extended prison term—six years in custody with an additional five years on license.
His criminal record dates back to when he was just 14 years old, including convictions for indecent assault and indecent exposure, highlighting a long-standing pattern of sexual misconduct.
Prosecutor Rebecca Young emphasized that Khan’s recent actions demonstrated a disturbing pattern of targeting lone women who appeared vulnerable, often under the influence of alcohol.
The court was told that Khan had deliberately waited to ambush a solitary, intoxicated female stranger, taking her phone to prevent her from calling for help and thereby increasing her fear and vulnerability.
Judge Richard Mansell QC addressed the court, stating that Khan would have committed a serious sexual assault or rape on the teenager if she had not challenged him.
The judge also noted that Khan’s breach of the SHPO, which explicitly prohibited him from inviting female strangers into his vehicle, was a clear violation of court orders meant to protect the public.
Furthermore, the judge clarified that none of Khan’s time spent on remand would count towards his sentence because he had been recalled to prison on license.
As a result, Khan was sentenced to a total of ten years in prison—five years in custody and a further five years on extended license.
It was also mandated that Khan must register as a sex offender for life, and he is expected to spend at least two-thirds of his custodial sentence behind bars, if not the entire term.
This case underscores the ongoing concerns about repeat offenders with a history of sexual violence and the importance of strict sentencing and monitoring to protect vulnerable members of society.
