Shamed Politician Jailed After Abuse of Two Girls Spanning Childhood to Adulthood

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A former Newport county councillor has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young girls over a period spanning his early teens to early adulthood. Abdul Rahman, 37, a disgraced ex-Labour politician, was convicted of multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual assault against a child under 13 following a trial.

The victims were between four and seven years old when the abuse occurred. The court heard that Rahman began abusing one of the girls when he was between 12 and 14 years old, involving inappropriate touching described by the victim as confusing and unsettling. Later, when Rahman was aged 18 to 20, he exposed himself to the second victim and coerced her into touching him over her clothing.

During sentencing at Newport Crown Court, Judge Paul Hobson condemned Rahman’s actions, highlighting the severe psychological harm inflicted on the victims. The judge noted that despite Rahman’s young age at the time of the offences, the impact on the victims was profound, with one describing her childhood as “ruined” and another stating the abuse had “shattered” her world.

Rahman showed no remorse during the hearing, and the judge emphasized that his guilty plea came only after overwhelming evidence was presented. He was handed an extended custodial sentence of eight years, with a minimum of two-thirds to be served in prison. Following his release, Rahman will remain on licence for four years, be required to register as a sex offender for life, and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order and restraining orders preventing contact with the victims indefinitely.

The prosecution praised the bravery of the victims for coming forward and urged the public to recognize the lasting damage caused by such offences. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding children and the severe consequences for those who exploit their positions of trust.