Sohaib Ahmadzai

Sohaib Ahmadzai, 22, has been involved in criminal proceedings in Edinburgh, UK, related to a sexual assault and rape case.

Key facts and legal proceedings:

• Charges: Ahmadzai was charged with assaulting and raping a woman. He denied the charges.
• Incident Date: The attack occurred on May 23, 2024, at a flat in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh. The victim was asleep when the attack began.
• Court Appearances and Verdict: A jury found Ahmadzai guilty of attacking and raping the woman while she was asleep and incapable of consenting. The trial judge, Lady Haldane, stated that a custodial sentence was the only alternative for a conviction of this nature.
• Sentencing: Sohaib Ahmadzai was sentenced to four years in prison. He was also placed on the sex offenders' register.
• Acquittal: Ahmadzai was acquitted of a separate charge of rape against another individual at a different flat in Edinburgh on July 18 of the previous year.
• Reporting: The victim reported the attack to emergency services almost immediately after leaving the flat. Police Scotland thanked the victim for her assistance throughout the investigation.