Cardiff man jailed for string of offences including rape and false imprisonment

Ali Mahmood Abdulmageed has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for rape, false imprisonment, strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour and assault.

His offending was exposed when members of the public intervened in an incident involving Abdulmageed in Cardiff in August 2022.

Officers were called and Abdulmageed was arrested.

The 34-year-old from Heath was found guilty following a trial and he was sentenced today (Friday, December 13) at Cardiff Crown Court.

Detective Constable Ian Booker, from South Wales Police, said: “Ali Mahmood Abdulmageed subjected the victim to a series of violent and degrading assaults.

“We hope today’s sentencing brings some comfort to the victim and allows her to begin the process of regaining her confidence.”

Tackling violence and abuse against women and girls is a long-standing priority for South Wales Police and we recognise that concern regarding personal safety and violence is as great as it has ever been. We encourage people to come forward to report incidents to us.

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