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Birmingham Student Rape Case: Convictions and Sentences
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Crime and Investigation
On September 16, 2023, police were called to Vine Lane in Clent at around 3:30 a.m. after a woman reported that she had been taken from Broad Street in Birmingham, driven about 30 minutes, and violently assaulted. Investigators said the attackers hired a silver-grey BMW using a falsified driving licence and identification documents. The victim, a student, was orally raped, forced to perform a sexual act, and sexually assaulted by three men before being abandoned in a remote location. One of the perpetrators filmed the assault on his mobile phone.
Court Outcomes
Worcester Crown Court delivered sentences on October 9:
- Arjan Purewal, 23, of Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury – convicted of rape, blackmail, perverting the course of justice and possession of an identification document with improper intention; sentenced to eight years and six months in prison.
- Jaskaran Thandi, 23, of HMP Hewell, Redditch – convicted of aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault; sentenced to six years and four months with an additional two years concurrent for sexual assault.
- Hassan Jangheer, 23, of Grenville Drive, Smethwick – convicted of aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault; sentenced to six years with two years concurrent for sexual assault.
All three were ordered to pay victim surcharges of £228 each, bringing the combined custodial terms to more than 20 years.
Official Response
Detective Inspector Warren Matthews of West Mercia Police said the court result reflected the seriousness of the offences and expressed hope that the sentencing would aid the survivor’s recovery and reassure other victims that their reports are taken seriously.
Key Figures
- Arjan Purewal – primary assailant, filmed the attack.
- Jaskaran Thandi – assisted in the sexual assaults.
- Hassan Jangheer – assisted in the sexual assaults.
Support for the Survivor
West Mercia Police confirmed the survivor has been offered appropriate help and ongoing support following the assault.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We welcome the result achieved at court.” — Detective Inspector Warren Matthews — Detective Inspector Warren Matthews