A man who failed to attend court has been sentenced in his absence after he was found guilty of rape, child neglect and controlling and coercive behaviour in Crewe.

Foisal Ahmed, of West Street, Buckingham, was sentenced in his absence to eight years in prison at Chester Crown Court on Monday 19 January.

The 34-year-old was earlier found guilty of two counts of rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and child neglect, following a 9-day trial in September 2025.

In November 2023, Cheshire Police was called to an address in Crewe and spoke with the victim who disclosed Ahmed had assaulted her and raped her multiple times over several months. He also assaulted the victim's young child during this time.

He was subsequently arrested and interviewed in relation to the offences and later charged.

Ahmed failed to appear at court on the final day of the trial, and a warrant has since been issued for his arrest. Detectives are now urging anyone with information as to his whereabouts to contact us.

Detective Constable Simon Knowles, who led the investigation, said: "After all he put his victim through, Ahmed continues to torment her by failing to take any accountability for his actions and serve the sentence handed to him by the courts.

"Despite his cowardice, I am grateful for the sentence which reflects the severity of his despicable crimes, and I hope the conclusion of this case will bring the victim some closure.

"I would like to thank the victim for her bravery in talking to police about what happened to her, and I would encourage anyone who has experienced or been victim of an offence of this nature to please get in touch with us by calling 101 or visit our website."

Anyone who sees Ahmed, or has any information as to his whereabouts, is urged to contact Cheshire Police via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101 quoting IML 2178396.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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