Eleven Sentenced Over Nottingham Kidnap Horror
Ten men and one woman have finally been sentenced for a chilling kidnap case in Nottingham. The last two culprits were locked up on Thursday, 24 February, at Snaresbrook Crown Court, wrapping up a high-profile trial spanning two months.
Kidnap Ordeal Uncovered by Central Specialist Crime Detectives
The terrifying abduction happened between Friday, 28 and Saturday, 29 February 2020. The victim was held captive in a Nottingham hotel but bravely escaped.
Central Specialist Crime detectives cracked the case by sifting through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage from London to Nottingham. The intense investigation tracked down every defendant and the vehicles they used.
Manhunt Lasted Months to Nab Fugitives
A seven-month manhunt ensued to hunt down those who fled after the crime. All accused denied the charges but were found guilty after a two-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 30 July 2021.
Harsh Sentences for Kidnap and False Imprisonment
- Mohammed Jahidul Rahman, 24, of Sawbridgeworth – 8 years
- Abdur Rahat, 25, of Tower Hamlets – 8 years
- Yusef Miah, 35, Bethnal Green – 6 years
- Hiron Miah, 26, Bethnal Green – 10 years (also for witness intimidation and drug possession)
- Fahim Ahmed, 23, Bethnal Green – 6 years
Others who pleaded guilty earlier got the following sentences:
- Suhayl Hussain, 27, Nottingham – 5 years 4 months
- Mohammed Nahidur Rahman, 26, Sawbridgeworth – 7 years 2 months
- Fatah Al-Hussain, 27, Tower Hamlets – 7 years 2 months
- Mohammed Sadek Miah, 24, Bethnal Green – 6 years
- Dildar Kibria, 29, Tower Hamlets – 4 years 9 months
- Fahima Aktar, 25, Bethnal Green – 18 months suspended sentence
Detective Praises Team’s Determination
“This was a brazen offence, committed in broad daylight which subjected the victim to a terrifying ordeal lasting over 20 hours. I hope these sentences provide some comfort after he was forced to re-live events at trial, despite there being an overwhelming body of evidence,” said Detective Constable Carl Stallabrass, from the Met’s Flying Squad. “These convictions are a testament to the dedication, tenacity and willingness of the investigation team.”
