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Would-be Sheffield park rapist jailed for 12 years thanks to victim's courage
Overview
A 25-year-old man, Ali Askre, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison with an additional eight years on licence after attempting to rape a woman in her 70s in Concord Park, Sheffield. The victim fought off her attacker and provided police with a detailed account, leading to his arrest within hours of the 25 March assault. Askre pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted rape.
Key points
- Ali Askre was jailed for 12 years with an additional eight years on licence at Sheffield Crown Court.
- Askre attacked a woman in her 70s in Concord Park, Sheffield, on the morning of 25 March.
- The victim bravely fought off the attacker and provided crucial details that led to his arrest within four hours.
- Askre admitted to a pre-meditated plan to attack a woman and pleaded guilty to attempted rape and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.