Rotherham grooming gang survivor tells child rapists to 'live life in fear like I did' after pair flee Britain

Two men who have fled from justice after being found to have raped a Rotherham girl have been slammed by the survivor for their cowardice and sickening crimes.

Mudasar Hussain and Kamir Khan, both 37, were found guilty today of raping a girl but did not attend the trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Ghazanfar Hussain, 42, also of Rotherham, was convicted today of raping the same girl in the 2000s.

Ghazanfar was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing, but Mudasar (nicknamed ‘Muddy’) and Kamir (known as ‘Kammy’) both fled before they could face justice.

Officers from the National Crime Agency leading the investigation have now appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of the two men, who fled before the trial started.

Mudasar was found guilty of 12 counts of raping the victim, who was around 14 years old, who he plied with drugs and alcohol.

The victim told the NCA that ‘Muddy’ used violence to coerce her. This included being threatened with a baseball bat.

Kamir was found guilty of two counts of rape and one count of trafficking for sexual exploitation after he arranged for another man to have sex with the girl.

‘Kammy’ groomed his victim with food, money and cigarettes.

The NCA said Khan’s abuse of the victim took place over around seven months.

Investigators said: “The woman recalled that on a number of occasions Khan took her to a house where other men were present, whom Khan asked her to have sex with. Khan tried manipulating the girl by telling her she would have sex with the men if she loved him and by promising her money.

“The girl always refused, but one day Khan took her to a different address where he left her alone with a man. The man raped her and when Khan returned and found the girl in distress, he told her that he had owed the man a favour.”

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‘Muddy’ surrendered his passport while awaiting trial on conditional bail.

NCA officers said it is also possible that he has left the country illegally.

‘Kammy’, who was on unconditional court bail ahead of his trial, is known to have fled the country on a flight to Qatar on September 22.

The NCA said its investigators believe he then travelled on to Pakistan.

But the victim of their crimes was still positive despite two of her perpetrators evading justice.

“I’m still in shock,” the brave survivor told GB News.

"Personally I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome regarding Muddy and Kammy.

“Let them live a life in fear on the run like I did.”

She added: “They can run from a lie but never hide from the truth. The truth is finally out. I was finally heard.”

All three men will be sentenced tomorrow, with ‘Muddy’ and ‘Kammy’ being sentenced in their absence.

Philip Marshall, head of Operation Stovewood, the NCA’s investigation into historic abuse in Rotherham said: “The victim has shown tremendous courage in reporting the predatory grooming, exploitation and sustained sexual abuse these men subjected her to as a child.

“Reliving sexual abuse can be distressing; however, the victim’s account, supported by our corroborating evidence, has led to her three abusers being convicted.

“I would like to recognise the continued bravery of the victim, who has already endured so much and who continues to be supported by specially trained officers. Our focus remains on securing justice for the victim and ensuring that Khan and Hussain are held fully accountable for their actions.”

Melissa Garner, Specialist Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “Mudasar Hussain and Kamir Khan separately groomed a young and vulnerable girl with alcohol, drugs and gifts. They raped her multiple times between 2008 and 2010 at various locations around Rotherham. Ghazanfar Hussain was quick to take advantage of the vulnerable victim when the opportunity presented itself. Their abuse has caused the victim serious and lifelong harm.

"These defendants have now been convicted of their horrific and appalling crimes. I want to recognise the victim for her strength throughout this case. Her determination in seeing this case through has been crucial in bringing these offenders to justice.

“The CPS will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to pursue perpetrators of child sexual abuse and secure justice for victims, no matter how many years have passed."

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