Islamuddin Talash, 43, from Westfield Road, Smethwick, was convicted on 24 June at Leicester Crown Court for raping a vulnerable 20-year-old man in Abbey Park, Leicester. The assault took place on 9 October 2023 after Talash lured the victim from a park bench into nearby bushes under the pretense of giving him a bicycle.
Two teenagers who were filming Talash’s suspicious behaviour intervened, allowing the victim to escape and enabling police to arrest Talash shortly afterwards. He is due to be sentenced on 15 July.
The victim had been seated alone in Abbey Park when Talash approached him. After briefly talking about bicycles, Talash led the victim into a secluded bush area where the assault occurred.
Two teenage boys noticed the suspicious encounter and recorded Talash on their phones. Their timely intervention helped the victim flee and alerted the police to the incident.
Police acted swiftly and arrested Talash soon after the victim’s escape. The arrest was supported by witness statements and video evidence provided by the teenagers.
Following the trial at Leicester Crown Court, Talash was found guilty of rape. His sentencing is scheduled for 15 July.
Originally published by UKNIP.
