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Sheffield rapist sentenced to nine years; girls lauded

7/29/2026

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Ansar Younis (41) received a nine-year prison term on 2 July 2026 for raping an unconscious woman in Sheffield.
Four girls, who saw the assault at about 01:00 BST on 20 September 2025, called an ambulance, filmed it, and identified Younis.
South Yorkshire Police arrested Younis, gathered forensic evidence, and Detective Constable Sophie Windle and District Commander Jamie Henderson praised the girls as “upstanders” for the conviction.

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Ansar Younis (41) received a nine-year prison term on 2 July 2026 for raping an unconscious woman in Sheffield.
Four girls, who saw the assault at about 01:00 BST on 20 September 2025, called an ambulance, filmed it, and identified Younis.
South Yorkshire Police arrested Younis, gathered forensic evidence, and Detective Constable Sophie Windle and District Commander Jamie Henderson praised the girls as “upstanders” for the conviction.