Man who attempted to rape a vulnerable woman in Castleford after pretending to be a taxi driver has been jailed
- 8 months ago
Raja Gulraiz, 48, of Harwell Road, Sheffield, was found guilty following trial at Leeds Crown Court of attempt rape and sexual assault.
The offence was committed in June 2021. Gulraiz positioned his Toyota Yaris close to a taxi rank and told the victim he was a taxi driver. She got into his vehicle where he committed the sexual offences during the journey to her home.
Bad character evidence submitted to the trial detailed that Gulraiz had been linked to a similar offence in Castleford in 2018.
vid: WYP
The offence was committed in June 2021. Gulraiz positioned his Toyota Yaris close to a taxi rank and told the victim he was a taxi driver. She got into his vehicle where he committed the sexual offences during the journey to her home.
Bad character evidence submitted to the trial detailed that Gulraiz had been linked to a similar offence in Castleford in 2018.
vid: WYP