Two men each jailed for eleven years after raping woman in Winsford

Two men have been jailed after raping a woman in Winsford.

Diyar Mohammed Abdulsalm and Dilgash Adil, both of Ledward Street in Winsford, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 24 July for sentence.

Abdulsalm, 28, was sentenced to 11 years after being found guilty of two counts of rape.

Adil, 32, was also sentenced to 11 years after being found guilty of one count of rape.

The pair, who are both Syrian nationals, must sign the sex offender register indefinitely.

At 4.55am on Sunday 21st December 2025 police were called to concerns for an 18-year-old woman in Winsford.

It was reported she had been on a night out in the town when she started speaking to two men - Abdulsalm and Adil - and had travelled to their home address with them. 

Contact was made with the woman, who was found near to The Drumber, Winsford.

She then disclosed to officers that she had been raped. Abdulsalm and Adil were subsequently arrested and later charged.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Murray said:

“Abdulsalm and Adil targeted a young woman who could not consent due to intoxication. Officers quickly ensured the victim was safeguarded and arrested the pair in connection with the offences.

“Despite their denials, the jury found them guilty and they have now been jailed for their crimes. Although the victim will never be able to forget what happened, I hope these sentences provide her with some closure, knowing that these men are behind bars and justice has been served.

“Anyone wishing to report a sexual offence can contact Cheshire Police on 101, or by visiting the Cheshire Police website.”