Muhammad Zahid

Verified case summary

What happened

Publicly available case material identifies Muhammad Zahid, 59, from Lancashire.

The linked source describes the case as attempted rape of 11-year-old girl.

During the process of the investigation and having to talk about it, the incident became fresh for her and that caused her distress.

Investigation and court case

Despite forcing his victim to give evidence, Zahid went on the run halfway through the trial and is now wanted on a Bench Warrant.

Sentence and restrictions

On Tuesday, 7 th October, he was given a sentence at Burnley Crown Court totalling 10 and a half years.

That consisted of nine years and six months custody and a further one year on extended licence after the trial Judge deemed Zahid to be a dangerous offender.

As well as being given the custodial sentence, he was made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Source record

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Court outcome

The recorded plea or verdict was Now that she’s got justice, she’s managed to move on with her life and she’s happy. Zahid, from Burnley, denied a single count of attempted rape but was found guilty by a jury at Burnley Crown Court earlier this year.