Two Luton rapists jailed 15 years each for 'appalling, brutal joint attack' on woman

On Wednesday, February 17, Alyas Hussain, 41, of Newark Road, and 38-year-old Slamet Nazir, of Cavendish Road, were both found guilty by a jury at Luton Crown Court..

The duo were caught by police after concerned members of the public heard the woman's screams.

At around 12.30pm on Thursday, March 3 last year, officers arrived in Hockwell Ring and found a distressed woman who had been raped, sexually assaulted, and beaten with objects by the two men.

Passing sentence, Judge Rebecca Herbert said: “This was an appalling, brutal joint attack.

"Hussain had an arrogant belief, evident from the way he spoke to police, that she was expendable.

"He was less directly involved in the sexual assaults, but his violence facilitated them.

“The disrespect and contempt they had for this victim was clear."

Hussain was sentenced to serve 15 years’ imprisonment for rape, assault by penetration and wounding with intent. Nazir was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for rape, assault by penetration and wounding with intent, and he was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register.

Detective Sergeant Clare Gilbert, who led the team of investigators, said: “The level of violence and fear in this case is one of the worst I have ever known in my time as a police officer. If it wasn’t for the intervention by the members of the public, I am in no doubt the outcome would have been much worse.

“I would like to thank the people that came to this woman’s aid, firstly by reporting the incident to us, but also by providing such strong and compelling evidence that the jury saw through Hussain and Nazir's lies.

“We will always seek to prosecute anyone who commits rape or sexual offences, and the length of the sentences handed down here reflects the depraved level of their offending.”

Detective Inspector Michelle Lack added: “If something has happened to you, please report it. We will believe you, and we will do all that we can to investigate so that perpetrators are brought to justice and you receive appropriate support.

“We have specially trained officers who work closely with highly skilled, specialist and empathetic partners to ensure anyone who has experienced rape, or sexual assault, can access the help they need.”

Victims of rape and sexual assault can receive support from Bedfordshire Police and its partner agencies, including the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), as well as support during the criminal investigation process.

Reports of sexual assault can be made to police by calling 101. Always call 999 in an emergency or in immediate danger.