Student, 36, convicted of 'terrifying' rape in Hyde Park area of Leeds
A student has been convicted of a ‘terrifying’ rape of a woman in Leeds.
Uvesh Vahora was found guilty of one count of rape following a trial at Leeds Crown Court and is due to be sentenced on November 11.
West Yorkshire Police said the 36-year-old carired out the attack on a woman on Autumn Avenue in Leeds on April 9.
Vuhora, now of no fixed abode, was the subject of a public appeal at the time.
The victim was able to identify the property where the offence took place and Vahora, who was living there at the time, was arrested.
Leeds Crown Court was told Vahora, whose self-defined ethnicity is Asian Indian, was in the country as a student.
Detective Inspector Tom Crosfill said: “Vahora has subjected the victim to a terrifying experience with her being in genuine fear for her life thinking that he was going to kill her.
“After disclosing the offence to friends, she contacted police with officers arresting Vahora within around five hours of this offence taking place. He has been held on remand since that time.
“In the meantime, those working on this investigation have gathered the evidence including victim and witness statements, CCTV and digital lines of enquiry that has led to Vahora’s conviction.
“I understand how incredibly difficult it can be to report rape and other sexual offences and I really hope that this conviction demonstrates how seriously an offence of this nature is treated from the outset.
“Our message to victims is that you will be listened to, you will be supported and we will do everything possible to bring perpetrators before the courts.”