Pakistani Care Worker on UK Student Visa Jailed for Raping Bedridden Elderly Woman
Sanaullah Nagra (@) Published September 21, 2026 | 08:36 PM
A court sentenced 25-year-old Fazal Qadeer from Peshawar to 12 years in prison; he claimed the elderly woman had attacked him.
Background
- A Pakistani care worker living in the United Kingdom on a student visa has been convicted of raping a bedridden elderly woman.
- The incident occurred in Bristol, where Qadeer, originally from Peshawar, was working in the care sector to cover his expenses.
Incident & Trial
- After learning the victim's family had left for some time, Qadeer took advantage of the situation and sexually assaulted her during his shift.
- During the trial, he denied the offence, claiming the elderly woman had attacked him. However, the court rejected his defence and found him guilty.
- Bristol Crown Court sentenced him to 12 years in prison and banned him from contacting the victim permanently.
Details & Implications
- Qadeer arrived in Bristol on a student visa with his brother to study and took a care sector job to support himself.
- He was convicted of oral rape despite claiming self-defence.
- After serving his sentence, his visa status will be reviewed for possible deportation to Pakistan.