KAMARAN ANWAR COBRIDGE CHILD RAPIST JAILED FOR 17 YEARS FAILS TO WIN APPEAL

In July 2017, Kamaran Anwar, a man from Cobridge, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being convicted of multiple heinous sex crimes involving two young girls. Anwar, aged 31 at the time, was found guilty of raping one girl, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and committing three counts of sexual activity with a minor. Additionally, he was convicted of two separate counts of rape involving a second victim. The crimes committed by Anwar were particularly disturbing, involving acts of touching, molestation, threats, and physical restraint, culminating in rape.

The sentencing took place at Stafford Crown Court on August 17, 2015, where the presiding judge described Anwar as a 'sexual predator' and emphasized his display of 'arrogance and cunning' throughout the proceedings. The court was informed that both victims were under the age of 13 at the time of the assaults, highlighting the severity and depravity of the offenses.

Following his conviction, Anwar was sentenced to 17 years in prison. The judge also ordered that he serve an additional eight years on licence after his release, reflecting the serious concern about his potential danger to society. Furthermore, he was subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, designed to restrict his contact and prevent further offenses.

Anwar, who resides on Elm Street in Cobridge, challenged the fairness of his trial during an appeal hearing held at London’s Court of Appeal. He argued that his convictions were 'unsafe' because the trial judge allegedly misdirected the jury regarding his character. However, Lady Justice Rafferty, sitting alongside Mr Justice Sweeney and Judge Martyn Zeidman QC, dismissed these claims, stating that the trial judge had adequately informed the jury about Anwar’s good character and that no unfairness had occurred.

The appeal court also considered Anwar’s legal argument that his sentence was excessively harsh. Lady Justice Rafferty concluded that the sentence was 'not manifestly excessive,' reaffirming the appropriateness of the original punishment.

In summary, the court upheld the conviction and sentence, reaffirming the serious nature of Anwar’s crimes and the measures taken to protect the community from further harm. His case remains a stark reminder of the dangers posed by sexual predators and the importance of rigorous judicial processes in ensuring justice for victims.