Student Officers Chase Down Park Rapist

Awalkhan Sultankhail, 24, was sentenced to five years and three months for raping a woman in Small Heath, Birmingham, on August 27, 2023. The student police officers, PCs Declan McDevitt and Peter Jones, apprehended Sultankhail four days later while conducting reassurance patrols, having recognized him from the victim's description and CCTV footage. Sultankhail initially tried to deny the charges but ultimately pleaded guilty when confronted with forensic evidence and eyewitness accounts. The officers expressed pride in their swift action, emphasizing their commitment to justice for the victim. Sultankhail was also placed on a four-year license following his prison term. The incident highlights the important role of community policing in tackling serious crimes.