Overview

• Bradford Crown Court sentenced seven men today to prison terms ranging from six years six months to 21 years, with lifetime sex offender registration ordered.
• Raja Zulqurnean was earlier convicted of multiple rapes and indecent assaults and had his sentence increased to 23 years by the Court of Appeal on 5 September.
• Reporting restrictions that had covered the multi-trial proceedings since January were lifted, allowing publication of case details.
• Judge Ahmed Nadim said the men inflicted profound harm on a child, rebuked failings by police and social services, and commended the victim’s courage.
• The CPS Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit and West Yorkshire Police led a years-long investigation, with sentences across all eight men totaling 91 years and protective orders imposed.