Oxford man Zeeshan Sheikh jailed for raping unconscious woman

OXFORD MAN ZEESHAN SHEIKH JAILED FOR RAPING UNCONSCIOUS WOMAN

Police have released a photo of a man jailed for raping a woman while she was unconscious.

Zeeshan Sheikh, of Cornwallis Road, Oxford, was jailed for the offence at Oxford Crown Court on Monday, September 29.

The court heard that Sheikh, 32, raped the woman at an unnamed women's refuge in the city on Sunday, January 5.

He pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Sheikh tried to change his plea earlier this year, but this was refused.

He was invited to the refuge by a friend of the victim to celebrate the new year.

The court heard all the rooms at the refuge are covered by CCTV, meaning Sheikh's rape was also captured.

A victim personal statement was read to the court.

It said: "When I was told I was sexually assaulted, I didn't know what to feel.

I felt really upset, I was extremely shocked and scared.

I had no knowledge of it occurring.

I became really depressed.

My lack of sleep is affecting me and adding to my state of depression.

I'm apprehensive about meeting new people." The statement added: "I feel emotionally broken.

Simple things I once enjoyed no longer bring me happiness.

My confidence has been shattered.

I have frequent panic attacks and I'm always on edge.

The brutal attack has left me in constant fear." Sheikh was jailed for 83 months and must comply with notification requirements for life.

He was also given a restraining order to not contact the victim until a further order is made.