Chiemka Okoronta jailed for r@ping teen in Bradford

A 29-year-old man, Chiemka Okoronta of Morley Street, Bradford, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old girl in Bradford.

Okoronta, who was found guilty in July of three counts of rape and one count of causing a woman aged 16 or over to engage in sexual activity, was handed his sentence on Monday, November 3, 2025. He will also serve an additional three years on extended licence after his release.

According to police, the teenage victim reported the assault immediately after it happened on March 26, using a stranger’s phone in Bradford city centre to call 999. Okoronta was swiftly arrested, charged, and remanded in custody.

An extract from the victim’s personal impact statement, read in court, captured the devastating toll of the assault on her life.

“This incident has turned my life upside down. I have flashbacks of what happened to me, I have nightmares.

“One minute I feel fine and the next minute it all comes back, I get upset and then frustrated and angered by what’s happened.

“I would miss arrangements to meet friends. I usually stay in my room and avoid talking to people. I still don’t like leaving my room at all.

“When I was told he was found guilty, I felt a sense of relief knowing that this person wouldn’t be able to do the same thing he did with me to anyone else.”

Detective Constable Sue Sutcliffe of Bradford District Safeguarding Unit praised the victim’s courage for reporting the incident immediately.

“Okoronta took advantage of his victim and lured her to his home forcing her to engage in sexual activity.

“I would like to commend the victim in this case for her immense bravery in coming forward straight away to report this horrific crime. Her swift actions meant a fast paced investigation.

“She said she felt a sense of relief when she found out Okoronta was convicted, I hope today’s sentence can give her some comfort in knowing he won’t be able to hurt anyone else.

“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence, to please report it to us so we can take action.

“We have specialist officers to support you throughout the process and bring perpetrators to justice.”

The police reaffirmed their commitment to supporting victims of sexual offences and ensuring offenders face the full weight of the law.