A MAN has been jailed for seven years after raping a woman.

Mohammed Fiaz, 49, of Huddersfield was convicted of rape, in relation to an offence that happened at an address in the town in October 2019.

He was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court yesterday.

Fiaz was put behind bars for seven years for rape.

He also must sign the Sex Offenders' Register for life.

The 49-year-old was arrested and charged following an investigation by the Kirklees District Safeguarding Team. 

A full statement from West Yorkshire Police on Friday evening said: "A man has been jailed for seven years for the rape of a woman in Huddersfield. 

"Mohammed Fiaz, aged 49, of Huddersfield was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday, 2nd December, after he was convicted of the offence, which occurred at an address in the town in October 2019. 

"He was also made subject of the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. 

"Fiaz was arrested and charged following an investigation by the Kirklees District Safeguarding Team."