Omar Safdar

Omar Safdar

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

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Offender ID: d9f51533-72c0-48fb-915d-eb6f1ce42860

Offence Summary

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

Full Description

Omar Safdar, 30, from Oldham, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in February 2022 at Bradford Crown Court after being convicted of three counts of rape. These crimes took place between 2008 and 2009, involving the grooming and sexual abuse of a vulnerable child in Keighley by a gang that supplied her with alcohol.

Safdar's conviction was among those of six men jailed that month for a total of 66 years, stemming from West Yorkshire Police's investigation into reports made by the adult victim. The abuses included repeated rapes and elements of humiliation, profoundly affecting the victim's life.

In court, Judge Andrew Hatton detailed the severe harm caused, based on the victim's impact statement. Safdar's sentence aligns with others in the group, demonstrating judicial consistency in addressing the gang's collective offending.

The police praised the victim's perseverance, with Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes noting the case's sensitivity. The victim aimed to inspire others to report abuse. This was covered in Yorkshire Live's July 2, 2022 report on the Keighley grooming gang.

Location

City: Oldham

County: Greater Manchester

Case Details

Police Force: West Yorkshire Police

Sentence Length: 12 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: February 2030
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). 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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