A Luton Rapist, Mehboob Miah, deemed a ‘significant threat to women’ has received a twelve-year prison sentence for rape.
Mehboob Miah, 39, was convicted of rape, assault by penetration, attempted rape, and coercive and controlling behaviour.
On 11 September 2022 at 4:00 AM, Mehboob Miah assaulted a woman in Luton. He deliberately pursued the woman, whom he recognised, making considerable effort to find her and execute his assault.
It was said that before the assault, he menaced the victim on multiple occasions.
At court, the judge described Mehboob Miah as a ‘dangerous risk to women’ and reflected the risk he posed in sentencing.
On 26 September, Mehboob Miah, of Warden Hill Road, Luton, was sentenced to 12 years at Luton Crown court for rape, with an additional three years on license.
Mehboob Miah also received seven years for attempted rape, seven years for assault by penetration, four months in total for four counts of possession of steroids, and two years and six months for coercive and controlling behaviour, all to run concurrently.
Detective Sergeant Joanna Tyrrell, from Bedfordshire Police’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team, said: “Mehboob Miah was a dangerous predator who tried to have control over his victim. Mehboob Miah displayed a serious escalation of behaviours, and was growingly manipulative and predatory.
“I would like to commend the brave victim in this case for coming forward, she has shown true courage to come forward and report her horrific ordeal.
“No woman deserves to feel unsafe, and we will relentlessly pursue perpetrators.
“We have several specially trained victim engagement officers who work closely with victims, supporting them throughout the investigation and justice process, as well as helping them to move forward and recover.
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