In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Sheraz Malik, then 28, of Bath Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, was convicted of serious sexual offences at Birmingham Crown Court. Following a five-day trial, the jury found Malik guilty on Monday, 26 January 2026, of two counts of rape committed against an 18-year-old woman.
The investigation by Nottinghamshire Police established that the “vicious” attack occurred on the evening of Sunday, 29 June 2025, at Sutton Lawn, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The victim had been at the park with a friend when she was introduced to Malik and a group of other older men. The court heard the victim was first raped by another member of the group before Malik led her to a secluded area of the park and raped her for a second time.
DNA Evidence and “Consensual” Claims
Malik was identified as a suspect through a “major” investigation that utilised forensic evidence. Detectives linked him to the “vile” offence via his DNA, leading to his arrest in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. During police interviews, Malik remained “evasive,” giving a series of no-comment answers.
In court, Malik—a Pakistani national who required a Pashto interpreter—claimed the encounter had been consensual. However, the jury rejected his “deceitful” version of events. While he was convicted of two counts of rape, he was cleared of a third count.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
Following the guilty verdicts, Malik was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date, where he will be subject to:
- Custodial Sentence: A significant prison term reflecting the “abhorrent” nature of the gang-related park attack.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed (effectively for life).
- Deportation Review: As a foreign national convicted of a serious “vicious” crime, his status in the UK is under review by the Home Office for potential deportation to Pakistan upon completion of his sentence.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Malik is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Nottinghamshire Police. His history of “persistent” and opportunistic sexual violence in a public park means his status remains under “critical” scrutiny.
As a registered sex offender, Malik must comply with strict notification requirements regarding his address and travel. Nottinghamshire Police state that the successful conviction was a result of the victim’s bravery and the “critical” forensic work that disproved Malik’s claims. Any attempt to contact the victim or a breach of his registration conditions will result in his immediate return to Birmingham Crown Court.
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