Pair jailed for the imprisonment and torture of two women in Birmingham
A man and a woman have been jailed for a total of 33 years after subjecting two women to horrific abuse and torture in Birmingham.
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Mohammed Kasim Khan, 24, and Imaan Coley, 37 who used to go by the name Rochelle, were sentenced on Monday (March 17) at Birmingham Crown Court.
Coley held one victim captive in a Birmingham property, where she was brutally tortured and assaulted.
The woman endured unimaginable torment, including being forced to drink bleach and having her hair set on fire. After months of suffering, she managed to escape and seek medical help, which led to police intervention.
During the investigation, detectives uncovered a second victim who had endured a five-hour ordeal at the hands of Coley and Khan. She too, was forced to drink bleach, eat cat food and was urinated on — an attack that left her with a broken eye socket.
After an extensive investigation, detectives tracked down the perpetrators.
Coley, of no fixed address, was arrested and later found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent, administering a toxic substance, actual bodily harm and false imprisonment. She also pleaded guilty to burglary and an additional ABH charge.
She was jailed for 18 years.
Khan remained at large, prompting a public appeal through social media, the West Midlands Police website, and Crimestoppers.
After the widespread appeal, the 24-year-old ultimately handed himself in.
Khan, of Barrows Road, Birmingham, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of administering poison with intent to endanger life and burglary and was jailed for 15 years
He was jailed for 15 years.
Detective Constable Victoria McNulty, from the police's exploitation team said: "This was a case of truly horrific physical and psychological abuse inflicted on two vulnerable women over an extended period. What they endured was utterly inhumane and dehumanizing.
“Both victims suffered severe physical and emotional trauma, and they continue to rebuild their lives with lots of support.
“I am in awe of their bravery and strength throughout this process. I hope knowing that these violent individuals are now behind bars for many years brings them some sense of justice and allows them to begin healing."
"We also wish to thank the public for their support in response to the public appeal. We remain committed to taking firm action against those who commit abuse."
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, call 999. In an emergency or if someone is in immediate danger.
