On Thursday, December 1, 2022, Basil Alothman, the Bolton Rapist, was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison after being convicted of the grave sexual assault of a woman in a vehicle, subsequent to her night out with friends.
Basil Alothman (14/08/1978), residing on Waggon Road, Bolton, was convicted after a 9-day trial at Manchester Crown Court, having been unknown to the victim.
The jury was informed that the victim had attended a family dinner to commemorate a birthday on the evening of Friday, 28 January 2022, before proceeding to Level Nightclub in Nelson Square, Bolton, with pals.
The woman, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, said in court behind screens that she recalled consuming beer and dancing with her pals before her memory became obscured. She subsequently awoke in a vehicle to discover Basil Alothman on her, perpetrating a grave sexual assault.
She subsequently recalled awakening in her mother’s residence, and after disclosing her experience to a friend, the police were notified, prompting an investigation.
Subsequent to the assault, the victim received many texts from an unidentified phone number, expressing their “apologies.” Subsequent evidence confirmed that the phone was registered to Basil Alothman.
The judge concluded that Basil Alothman had been driving around the Bolton region from 2:30 AM to 5:00 AM in search of sexual encounters. He thereafter located a solitary female who was evidently quite inebriated and exploited her vulnerabilities.
In the aftermath of the conviction, DC Andrew Jameson from the Bolton district stated: “Yesterday’s sentencing is indicative of this heinous crime, and I would like to extend my personal gratitude to the young woman, who exhibited remarkable courage, for her assistance during our investigation, which culminated in this man’s imprisonment.”
“Individuals such as Basil Alothman exploit young, vulnerable women, believing it is acceptable to take advantage of them when they lack the capacity to consent.” Grave sexual attacks of this nature are abhorrent, and we strongly encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim to contact us.
“We assure you that your voice will be heard and your truth will be acknowledged.”
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