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Doctor Convicted of Third Rape After TV Show Airs
24 Apr
Summary
- Doctor convicted of a third rape following appearance on TV show.
- Another victim reported rape after the programme aired.
- The doctor received a five-year sentence, served concurrently.
Dr. Mohammed Altaher, aged 41, has been convicted of a third rape, a case that gained renewed focus after being featured on the documentary series "24 Hours In Police Custody." Altaher had previously been sentenced to 10 years in prison in September 2023 for raping two men.
Following the broadcast of the Channel 4 programme, a new victim came forward to report a rape that occurred in 2019. Altaher, who is currently held at HMP Bedford, denied this charge. On April 8, 2026, he was found guilty of one count of rape at Aylesbury Crown Court. He received a five-year prison sentence, which will be served concurrently with his existing sentence.
Authorities highlighted the bravery of victims who spoke out, noting the television programme's role in encouraging reporting and securing evidence against offenders. The initial cases involved victims met on the dating app Grindr, where consent was withdrawn but ignored by Altaher. The documentary footage was utilized in the trial, underscoring the program's impact on public awareness and trust. Altaher is on the Sex Offenders Register for life and faces extended probation monitoring.
