Smethwick rapist preyed on 'vulnerable' man in city park

Islamuddin Talash has been jailed for six years13:10, 16 Jul 2026A man who raped a 20-year-old in a bush at a Midlands park has been jailed.Islamuddin Talash approached the 'vulnerable' victim as he sat on a bench in Abbey Park, Leicester, on October 9, 2023.They spoke briefly about bicycles, with Talash telling the young man he had one that he was willing to give him.READ MORE: Football fans clash with police moments after England gameThe 43-year-old then suggested they went back to his flat to see it.But as they walked through the park, Talash took the man into a bush and raped him.Prior to the incident, Talash's behaviour had aroused the suspicions of two teenage boys, who captured footage and an image of him on their phones.The teens decided to keep an eye on them and approached the bu