British-Pakistani Judge Ahmed Nadim sentenced three men from Keighley who were members of a West Yorkshire grooming gang that operated in the late 1990s.
According to the BBC, Bradford Crown Court handed down these sentences as part of a broader case involving eight men linked to the gang.
The court sentenced three individuals, Ibrar Hussain, 47, and brothers Imtiaz Ahmed, 62, and Fayaz Ahmed, 45, after finding them guilty of raping a girl aged between 13 and 14 at the time of the offenses. The trial, which concluded in November and December of 2024, resulted in their conviction on multiple counts of non-recent sexual offenses.
Specifically, the court handed Hussain a six-and-a-half-year sentence for two counts of rape. In absentia, Imtiaz Ahmed received a nine-year sentence for one count of rape, and Fayaz Ahmed, also in absentia, received a seven-and-a-half-year sentence for two counts of rape. Both brothers had absconded during a retrial last year and are currently believed to be abroad.
Following the sentencing, Judge Nadim expressed his hope that the verdict would bring solace to the victims. He acknowledged their prolonged and painful journey to see justice served and commended them for their courage and resilience throughout the legal process.
Additionally, the West Yorkshire Police issued a statement detailing the outcomes of related trials. In a trial that concluded on October 20, 2023, five other men received sentences for their roles in similar offences. These sentences ranged from three years to 14 years for crimes, including rape and indecent assault.
This sentencing comes amid broader discussions about the ethnic backgrounds of individuals involved in grooming gangs across the UK. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) highlighted this month that white men commit the majority of sexual grooming gang offences.
The statement responded to misleading claims by influential figures, including X platform owner Elon Musk. Official police data shows that 85% of those convicted for “group-based” child abuse in early 2024 were white, reflecting a trend from the previous year.
