A man has been jailed for 15 years after he was found guilty of raping a woman in Crewe in 2023.

The 28-year-old man followed his victim for hours before committing the heinous attack.

Nzar Salah, of Derrington Avenue, Crewe, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Monday 6 January, after he was earlier found guilty of three counts of rape following a 14-day trial which concluded on Friday 27 December 2024.

Nzar Salah was earlier found guilty of three counts of rape following a 14-day trial which concluded at Chester Crown Court on Friday 27 December 2024 (Nub News).

The court heard the victim was out walking in Crewe on Sunday 23 July 2023, when she was first approached by Salah.

He then followed the victim and sexually harassed her for hours before going on to commit the sustained attack.

The incident was reported to Cheshire Police the following day and Salah was immediately arrested.

Prior to the attack, the victim became fearful of Salah's suspicious behaviour as he followed her and began recording on her phone for her own safety.

During the investigation, officers found the victim's phone had recorded the entire attack on an audio file which provided crucial evidence in the case and led to a jury finding him guilty of three counts of rape.

Detective superintendent, Helena Banusic, said: "I would first like to commend the victim for her bravery and courage shown throughout this case, and I hope this result will provide her some closure after what she has had to endure.

"What Salah did to the victim is deplorable, and then he put her through the trauma of having to relive the experience by way of a trial.

Nzar Salah followed the victim and sexually harassed her for hours before going on to commit the sustained attack in July 2023 (Cheshire Police).

"Securing justice for the victim and ensuring the local community is safeguarded from this dangerous and depraved individual has been our number 1 priority throughout this investigation.

"In addition, as Salah is originally from Iraq, we will now be starting the process to enable him to be deported once he has served his sentence."

If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or know of someone who has, call Cheshire Police on 101 or visit its website.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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