A Halifax Rapist, Adil Zafar, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for several sexual offences, including rape, against a female victim.
Calderdale safeguarding detectives have characterised Adil Zafar (44) from Halifax as a threat to women after his sentencing to 18 years at Bradford Crown Court on Friday, May 9.
The 44-year-old, Adil Zafar, was convicted by a jury of three charges: rape, strangling, sexual assault by penetration, and coercive and controlling behaviour. He also acknowledged a charge of criminal damage.
The offence occurred against a woman in Halifax in 2024 and was reported to the police in late June of that year.
The Calderdale District Safeguarding Unit initiated an investigation that culminated in Adil Zafar’s arrest and subsequent charges in early July.
DC Sally Muskett of the Calderdale Adult Safeguarding Unit said: “We welcome the sentencing of Adil Zafar who was described in his sentencing by Recorder Dallas as a danger to the public who had shown no remorse for his offending.
“He is indeed a danger to women, and the truly awful sexual and emotional offences he committed against his victim were reflected in the extended jail sentence he was given by the court.”
She added: “I want to thank the victim in this case for having the courage to come forwards and report the dreadful abuse she suffered.
“Her determination to see this man, Adil Zafar, brought to justice has resulted in a dangerous man being jailed and prevented from hurting other women.
“We continue to urge all victims of sexual offences in Calderdale to come forwards. We always investigate and put the needs of the victim at the heart of everything we do.”
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