Roath man jailed for multiple counts of raping a child

A 45-year-old man has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple rapes of a child, following a South Wales Police investigation.

Nadeen Shahzad, 45, from Roath pleaded not guilty to 17 offences against him but was found guilty after a week-long trial at Cardiff Crown Court in June.

He was sentenced today to 30 years in prison.

Detective Sergeant Gravell said:

“These are horrific offences against the most vulnerable of victims.
“I want to commend the victim for their incredible bravery and the courage they showed in coming forward, sharing what had happened, and supporting the investigation.
“I hope that the outcome at court brings them some comfort that the offender has been brought to justice and that their bravery has helped protect the wider public from harm.”

We never underestimate how difficult it is for survivors of sexual abuse to speak out and report.

But we hope cases like this one provide reassurance that victims will be listened to, treated with dignity and respect, and will be supported throughout the judicial process.

If you have been sexually abused, and you are not yet ready to report to police, please don’t suffer in silence. A wealth of information and details of support services can be found here.