Brutal Rapist Jailed for 16 Years After Terrifying Night of Imprisonment
A vicious attacker has been caged for 16 years and hit with a lifelong restraining order after raping and locking a woman inside his Scunthorpe home for hours.
Malik Shahzad Found Guilty at Grimsby Crown Court
Malik Shahzad, 46, from Berkeley Street, kept denying the charges but was convicted of rape, false imprisonment, and assault following a harrowing trial that ended in November 2025. The shocking case came to light on 7 July 2021 when the victim reported being held captive and attacked overnight.
Victim’s Harrowing Night of Terror
- The woman was trapped inside Shahzad’s house while he repeatedly attacked her as she desperately tried to escape.
- She tried to ring the police, but Shahzad grabbed her phone and hurled it away before resuming the assault.
- Throughout the terrifying hours, Shahzad stalked her every move, grabbing her by the neck and pinning her down to stop her fleeing.
Despite overwhelming evidence, Shahzad claimed the encounter was consensual and accused the victim of lying.
Hard-Hitting Justice
On Friday 16 January 2026, the court handed down a heavy sentence: Shahzad faces 16 years behind bars plus a lifelong restraining order, barring him from any contact with his victim.
