Controlling boyfriend who raped ex-partner and forced her to watch videos on how to 'be better girlfriend' jailed

A controlling boyfriend who made his ex-partner watch Islamic faith videos and subjected her to beatings and sexual assaults has been jailed for 12 years.

Mohammed Khan, from Woodbourne Road in Smethwick, tormented his 21-year-old partner for 18 months.

The court heard how Khan, 23, was violent towards her within days of striking up a relationship in late 2016.

Examples of the abuse he inflicted included pinning her by the throat against a wardrobe and chipping several teeth after punching her in the face.

In April last year, Khan orally raped the girl following a violent argument.

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He also made her watch instructional videos on how to conduct herself and warned she and her family would face violent consequences if she rejected him.

The violent abuser faced charges of four counts of rape and two for coercive control.

He was found guilty on one count of rape and the two counts of controlling behaviour.

Khan was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday.

He was also placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Inspector Cate Webb-Jones from the West Midlands Police Public Protection Unit said in a statement: ‘This young woman completely changed her behaviour in order to please Khan; she missed exams, lied about her injuries and stopped wearing make-up.

“Fortunately family members spotted these signs and reported it to the police.

‘Part of Khan’s abuse was teaching her she couldn’t say ‘no’ to him; he warned that if she did he’d go elsewhere for his gratification.

‘And such was the control he had over her, she stayed with him and said she still loved him despite the fact he subjected her to awful physical and sexual violence.

‘In interview, the woman also told our officers that she was made to watch Islamic faith videos as it would make her a better partner.

‘This is one of the worst cases of coercive control we have seen and I’m pleased that a dangerous offender - one that presents a clear threat to women - has been jailed for a long time.

‘It also sends out a strong message that such abhorrent behaviour is totally unacceptable and that offenders risk many years behind bars.

‘We would encourage anyone who notices similar changes in behaviour in family or friends to report them or refer them to Women’s Aid. We have specialist officers who deal with domestic offences who can protect victims offer practical help.’