Taxi Driver Online

Nothing particularly new about the scenario here

But, as is often the case, it would be interesting to know more about how precisely she thought he could be a legitimate taxi etc, where he was parked and stuff like that...


Bogus taxi driver raped woman picked up in Sheffield city centre

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/bo ... re-5622931

A woman on a night out in Sheffield was preyed upon by a man who pretended to be a taxi driver.


Image: Sheffield Star/Derbyshire Constabulary

In spring 2025, the victim - who is granted life-long anonymity - had gone out with her friend but made the decision to go home while her friend stayed in town.

She left a club and got into what she thought was a taxi, being driven by Shabir Sultani.

The 27-year-old lied, telling her he was a taxi driver and would take her home.

During the journey Sultani offered her vodka, which she refused, before taking her back to her home address in Chesterfield.

When they arrived at her house, he forced his way through the door and into the property.

Despite her telling him repeatedly she wanted him to leave Sultani continued to kiss the woman before raping her.

The woman managed to get him off her by kicking him.

Sultani, of Sturton Road, Pitsmoor, was identified using CCTV footage and automatic number plate recognition of his car.

He was subsequently arrested and charged with rape and sexual assault.

He continued to deny the charges but was found guilty after a trial at Derby Crown Court in November.

Sultani appeared at the same court for sentence on February 3 where he was jailed for 13 years with an extension of seven years for dangerousness.

He has also been handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, given a restraining order preventing him from having any contact with the woman, and was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register.

Detective Staff Investigator Beth Waite, who led the investigation, said: “Sultani clearly preyed on this woman on this occasion, pretending to be a taxi driver and offering to take her home.

“Despite her repeatedly saying she wasn’t interested and asking him to leave her alone, he continued to force himself upon her, ultimately raping her.

“I’d like to commend her bravery in coming forward and reporting this incident, and her support for the police investigation and subsequent prosecution.

“This incident will undoubtedly have a long-lasting impact on her but her courage has ensured that we were able to bring the perpetrator to justice.

“I hope that knowing he is now behind bars will allow her some form of peace.

“I’d encourage anyone who has been a victim of rape or a sexual assault of any kind to please come forward and report it to us. We will listen without judgement and support you throughout.”

At a guess, she was pi**ed or off her head and, sadly, like many folks, didn't give a dam how she got home.

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