Hassan Basharat - Convicted Sex Offender from Keighley

Hassan Basharat

32, Male Custodial - 12y 2022-02-01

Keighley, West Yorkshire

Offender ID: 5c0efb27-3f53-4141-add1-00db0e375018

Offence Summary

Hassan Basharat was convicted of three counts of rape as part of the Keighley grooming gang and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Full Description

Hassan Basharat, 32, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in February 2022 at Bradford Crown Court after conviction on three counts of rape. These acts were committed between 2008 and 2009 against a child victim groomed and abused by a gang in Keighley, involving the provision of alcohol to facilitate exploitation.

Basharat was one of six offenders jailed that month for a cumulative 66 years, following West Yorkshire Police's thorough inquiry based on the victim's later report. The abuses encompassed multiple rapes with degrading elements.

The court, under Judge Andrew Hatton, heard of the victim's enduring torment. The sentence aims to deliver justice for the profound harm inflicted.

Police acknowledged the victim's courage, with Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes emphasising support for survivors. The victim wished to empower others. Details were reported by Yorkshire Live on July 2, 2022.

Location

City: Keighley

County: West Yorkshire

Case Details

Police Force: West Yorkshire Police

Sentence Length: 12 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: February 2031
Guideline: ~75% served for ≥4 years, ~50% otherwise. Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: February 2034
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Pakistan

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to West Yorkshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: examinerlive.co.uk

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