Huddersfield rapist jailed after targeting victim in alleyway
A rapist who targeted a man in Huddersfield town centre in the early hours of the morning has been jailed following a police investigation that identified him within hours.
On August 2, 2025, police were called to New Street, in Huddersfield, after reports a man in his 20s was sexually assaulted in an alleyway nearby.
The court heard that between 5am and 5:30am, that morning, the man had been approached by an unknown man, then sexually assaulted.
Fast-paced enquiries, which included CCTV examination, led to the police identifying Ismail Hussain, 28 from Huddersfield, who was arrested on August 3.
He was detained in police custody then appeared before the court on August 6.
Hussain was found guilty of two counts of rape following a trial in February, this year.
On Thursday (Jun 18), The 28-year-old was sentenced, at Leeds Crown Court, to 15 years in prison with an extended licence period of eight years making for a 23 year total sentence.
Detective Inspector Jenny Haigh of Kirklees Police, said: “We welcome the sentencing of Hussain at court for what was dreadful and predatory sexual offending.
“He targeted his victim by approaching him and then subjecting him to the very serious offences he has now been convicted of carrying out.
“I want to praise the huge courage of the victim in both reporting this appalling offence and then supporting a prosecution through the courts.
“We fully appreciate just how difficult it can be to disclose being a victim of sexual offending but can promise we do all we can to support victims who come forwards
“All reports are investigated by specially trained safeguarding detectives who can also signpost victims to any other support services they may need.
“Further details of support available and how to contact us if you have been a victim of a sexual offence can be found at our When You Are Ready campaign page."