Man found guilty of attempted rape of dying homeless woman

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A jury found Hassan Shah guilty of attempted rape after he assaulted a homeless woman who was dying or dead in a Bradford tent.

A jury at Bradford Crown Court found Hassan Shah, 26, guilty of attempting to rape a homeless woman who was either dying or already dead in a tent on Kirkgate on November 8. CCTV footage shown to the court captured Shah entering the tent and lying next to the unconscious woman before pulling down her clothing. He made no attempt to communicate with or check on the woman during the incident.

Prosecutor Mr Wright told the jury the woman did not move throughout because she was either dying or dead at the time. When emergency services arrived, she was pronounced dead. Her death resulted from synthetic cannabis and alcohol consumption, unconnected to Shah's actions, the court heard.

Shah, of Edderthorpe Street, Bradford, had been ruled unfit to plead due to his low IQ and learning disability and was not present in court. The jury unanimously determined he 'did the acts' alleged against him in respect of attempted rape and attempted assault by penetration. Judge Kirstie Watson adjourned the case until December for reports to be prepared before sentencing.

How it is being reported

• Man tried to rape homeless woman, 26, as she laid dying or dead in tentThe woman was found to be dead when emergency services attendedHuddersfield Examiner · 12 Oct, 14:50
• Man tried to rape woman who was dying or already dead in Bradford city centreA court has heard how a homeless woman who was dying or already dead was the victim of an attempted rape attack in a tent in Bradford city centre.Telegraph & Argus · 12 Oct, 14:24

In this story: Hassan Shah · Bradford Crown Court · Bradford · Kirkgate

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