A man from Birmingham who raped a child in a horrific three-year period has been jailed for 19 years.<\/p>\n
Muhammed Irfan, 35, was on a five-day trail at Birmingham Crown Court for raping a child under the age of 13.<\/p>\n
The paedophile from Gough Road, Sparkhill, threatened and traumatised his victim if she told anyone.<\/p>\n
The young teenager, whose childhood was ruined by the abuse, found the courage to speak out.<\/p>\n
At court the jury heard how the abuse had affected the schoolgirl. In a statement she said: \u201cThroughout my childhood and in school, I was what I would describe as a naughty child.<\/p>\n
“I would fight boys, be disruptive, answer teachers back and just not go to lessons. It is only now I am old enough to realise why I was like this.\u201d<\/p>\n
She continued: \u201cI am so glad other people have believed what happened to me and the regular abuse I suffered.<\/p>\n
“Although I am happy knowing he is going to prison, I still don\u2019t know if I will ever be able to move on from what has happened to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Irfan will serve 19 years with an extended licence period of one year and will remain on the Sex Offender Register for life.<\/p>\n
Det Con Tom Parkes, from West Midlands Police\u2019s Public Protection Unit, said: \u201cThis young girl should have been enjoying her school years and preparing for adulthood. The abuse she suffered has clearly had a long-term traumatic effect and I hope this sentence helps to put her on the road to recovery.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe work with specialist agencies who can offer support from the moment a crime is reported, through the investigation and trial process, and beyond. I commend her bravery in speaking out and wish her well for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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