A man from Bradford has been sentenced to 18 years for raping a woman in a Bradford Park.

Ifzal Hussain aged 35 of Lynfield Drive was found guilty rape and sexual assault on at Bradford Crown Court. On 17th July 2025, he was sentenced to 12-years imprisonment with a six-year extended licence period on his release.

He was also made to sign the sex offenders register for life.

The sexual assault happened in a taxi in May 2024 and the rape happened on October 2024 on Howarth Road, when Hussain followed the woman into a park at night.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Jodie Hayes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “Hussain is a dangerous sexual predator who took advantage of vulnerable women on two occasions.

“His actions have had a significant impact on the victim, who has shown immense courage in coming forward and reporting these crimes to us. She has stayed with the court process, and I hope the sentence gives her comfort in knowing that he has been punished for his actions.

She added: “Women and girls should be safe to live their lives free from the fear of violence and harassment; we remain fully committed along with our partners to making the county a safer place for women and girls.  

I hope this sentence goes to show how seriously we take offences like this and gives people the courage to report these offences to us.”