Watch: Bravery in Action, Trainee Officers Capture Rapist in Birmingham

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Two trainee police officers, celebrated for their courage and quick thinking, successfully apprehended a rapist on the streets of Birmingham. The incident unfolded after Awalkhan Sultankhail, 24, committed a horrifying attack on a woman in a park.  

 

The assault occurred on August 27 last year, when Sultankhail approached his victim on Golden Hillock Road in Small Heath at approximately 4 PM. After attempting to initiate a conversation, he dragged her into nearby bushes and raped her when she tried to walk away. The assault was interrupted by a member of the public, who promptly alerted the police, causing Sultankhail to flee.  

 

CCTV footage and a detailed description provided by the victim enabled police officers to identify Sultankhail four days later. Pcs Declan McDevitt and Peter Jones, on reassurance patrols in the area, recognized the suspect and initiated a pursuit.  

 

In dramatic video footage, the two officers can be seen chasing Sultankhail before cornering and arresting him on Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook. Speaking about the arrest, Pc Jones shared the emotional intensity of the moment: “I was just concentrating on not letting him get away, due to the nature of the offence. I was also concentrated on communicating using my radio to other officers and the control room by letting them know where the suspect was running, in order to get more officers there in case we lost him in the foot chase.”  

 

Reflecting on the successful apprehension, Pc Jones added, “I felt immensely proud of myself and Pc McDevitt as we have caught someone who has committed an horrific offence in broad daylight. I went home that day feeling satisfied that I have helped the victim get one step closer to getting the justice she deserves, and knowing that he won’t be able to commit another offence for a long time.”  

 

Sultankhail initially denied interacting with or following the victim. However, faced with overwhelming evidence, he pleaded guilty to the crime. At Birmingham Crown Court, he was sentenced to five years and three months in prison, with an additional four years to be spent on licence.  

 

Supt Emlyn Richards of Birmingham Police commended the officers, stating, “This was absolutely first-rate work by these two officers, who have only relatively recently joined us. The footage shows how the two refused to let the suspect get away, and thanks to their determination, he’s now going to be spending years behind bars.”  

 

This swift and determined response highlights the bravery and dedication of trainee officers in protecting the community and ensuring justice for victims of crime.

 

 

Based on a report by The Independent 2024-12-31

 

 

 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

Well done officers.

 

Nice start to their careers.

 

 

[chickenslegs]

Very nice work and really professional.

 

But just 5 years for violent rape WtF.

[Celsius]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

The incident unfolded after Awalkhan Sultankhail, 24, committed a horrifying attack on a woman in a park.  

 

I thought the rapist was British?

[Denim]

These people are like square pegs in round holes in European society. Coming from places where women are oppressed and rarely seen out alone in public , their cultural upbringing and sexual suppression gets the better of them and its all just too much temptation.

 

Well, this is one Sultan that won't be swinging for five years. Great job by the two officers. This is what the police should be doing , catching criminals not knocking on peoples doors mob handed over some trivial hate speach on social media.