Taxi driver locked up for 11 years for raping passenger Police have praised the bravery of a woman who was to a subjected to a horrific sexual attack by a taxi driver after he was locked up for 11 years
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Mubashar Mirza, 57, of Aspley Lane, Aspley, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday, June 28, 2017)
He had previously pleaded not guilty to the rape of the 42-year-old woman but was convicted following trial.
The woman had attended a party in West Bridgford in January when she decided to cut the night short and get a taxi home.
But instead of taking her straight home, her driver, Mubashar Mirza, continuously made sexual advances at her, put her in fear of her life and then took her to a quiet location and raped her.
After being dropped off at home, the victim contacted a friend and then the police and Mirza was arrested..
As well as the 11 year prison sentence, Mirza will also have to sign the sex offenders register for life.
Speaking after the hearing, Detective Inspector Clare Dean said: "We are pleased with the sentence, this man completely took advantage of his position as a taxi driver, someone people go to for a safe trip home.
"I'd like to thank the victim for coming forward so quickly and showing such bravery throughout the prosecution process, as well as the investigative team who worked tirelessly to secure the evidence against this man.
"All of which has ensured that he is now behind bars and unable to offend again. I hope this shows how seriously these offences are taken and will not be tolerated in Nottinghamshire."
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