In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Shahram Ibrehemi, then of an asylum hotel in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and Riley Smith, were sentenced for the rape of a teenage girl. The two men appeared at Hull Crown Court for sentencing after luring the victim to a hotel in the city.
The investigation established that Ibrehemi, an Iranian national, and Smith coordinated to bring the teenager to a hotel premises where the assaults took place. Humberside Police conducted an inquiry into the report, which led to the identification and arrest of both individuals. The prosecution stated that the offences involved the exploitation of a minor within a hotel environment.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the defendants targeted a vulnerable victim. The judge noted that the nature of the luring and the subsequent rape required significant custodial terms. Ibrehemi received a longer sentence due to his role in the offences. The prosecution noted that the investigation utilised forensic evidence and hotel security footage to secure the convictions.
The judge noted that both men must serve at least two-thirds of their sentences before being considered for parole. For their actions in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, the court determined that the public required protection through long-term registration and employment bans. The prosecution noted that the victim received support throughout the legal process.
Sentences and Statutory Requirements
For their crimes in England, the defendants were handed:
- Shahram Ibrehemi: Nine years and seven months in prison.
- Riley Smith: Seven years in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life for both men.
- Employment Ban: Both are barred from working with children for life.
- Parole Condition: Must serve two-thirds of the sentence before eligibility for release.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Ibrehemi and Smith are managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Humberside Police and the prison estate. Due to the nature of the hotel-based rape in Hull, their management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As lifetime registrants on the Sex Offenders Register, both men must comply with notification requirements for their future residences. Authorities in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, state that the barring orders will prevent them from accessing roles involving minors. Any breach of their registration conditions or future licence terms will result in arrest and a return to Hull Crown Court.
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