The young girl was sexually exploited during the horrific ordeal
09:04, 20 Dec 2025Updated 09:17, 20 Dec 2025
(L-R) Shiraz Nassir and Arqash Zaffar were both found guilty of rape(Image: West Midlands Police)
A teenage girl was subjected to an horrific ordeal after she got into a car in Birmingham.
The 16-year-old had run away from home when she accepted a lift off Arqash Zaffar and Mohammed Nadim.
But little did she know that a nightmare was about to begin which would see her raped and sexually exploited.
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Zaffar drove her to a secluded area where both he and Nadim sexually assaulted her whilst she was in the back of the car, before driving her to Walsall.
(L-R) Shaban Arif and Mohammed Nadim(Image: West Midlands Police)
Whilst with Zaffar, the girl recalled how he collected one of his associates, Shahban Arif, and both men drove her to Manchester, where an arrangement had been made to meet up with another associate, Shiraz Nassir.
After collecting Nassir, they all travelled to his home in Denton, where the girl was raped by Zaffar and Nassir.
After this horrific crime, Zaffar and Arif took the girl to Walsall, where Arif had booked a hotel room.
Despite giving false information as to who would be using the room, Arif provided his name, vehicle registration, and drivers licence as ID – which later assisted in the police investigation.
The girl was subjected to further abuse by Zaffar inside the hotel room, with Arif again present.
Zaffar then drove her from Walsall to Birmingham, where he met up with another associate.
He offered them the opportunity to stay in a room with the girl – even showing them a hotel key – but they declined.
That same evening the girl described being taken back to a hotel, where Zaffar told her he had something for her.
On entering the room there were four other unknown men inside who raped her one after the other.
She bravely reported this to police, and the men involved were found through phone use, hotel bookings, vehicle and insurance details, and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) records.
Arqash Zaffar, aged 41, of Persehouse Street, Walsall, was found guilty of five counts of rape, causing the child to engage in sexual activity without consent on four occasions and also facilitating travel with a view to sexually exploit the child.
Shiraz Nassir, 40, of Fir Road, Greater Manchester, was found guilty of rape.
Mohammed Nadim, 45, of Holtshill Lane, Walsall, was found guilty of sexual assault.
Shaban Arif, 42, of Holden Crescent, Walsall, was found guilty of facilitating travel of the child with a view of sexual exploitation.
Detective Constable Stewart Garratt, from the West Midlands Police Public Protection Unit said: “This has been a complex investigation, it involved a number of enquiries, working in partnership with other agencies and importantly support for this child, she is commended for her bravery, I’m so pleased with these convictions for her in particular.”
DC Garratt added: “These males took advantage of a clearly vulnerable teenager, what she experienced was deeply traumatic.
“She found the strength to report this and specialist child abuse officers worked extremely hard to identify these men, and in doing so have got justice for her.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “All defendants have been remanded in custody and will appear at Birmingham Crown Court on March 19 2026 for sentencing.
Support for victims of sexual offences – where to get help
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the UK.
Their services work with victims and survivors of all ages, all genders, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, including support for partners and family members.
If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, you can call the free helpline on 08088 010 818.
Rape and Sexual Violence Project (RSVP)
The Rape and Sexual Violence Project – covering Birmingham and Solihull – offers a wide range of services to both survivors and the people supporting you, including compassionate support for male survivors and children and young people.
You can contact the RSVP for free support via their helpline 0121 643 4136 or info@rsvporg.co.uk.
West Midlands Police
If you wish to report a sexual offence, no matter when it took place, you can find out more information here.
If you are in immediate danger, always call 999.
“It is important to note that survivors of sexual assault are protected by law and have life-long anonymity.
“Support is available in a number of different places for anyone who has suffered a similar ordeal, and we have teams of officers across the West Midlands dedicated to investigating rape and serious sexual assault.
“You can find more information on how we can help you HERE, including links to organisations that can help if you’re not ready to speak to police.”