Imran Ahmad Khan: Ex-MP jailed for sex assault on teenage boy

A former Conservative MP has been jailed for 18 months following his conviction for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.

The judge said he did not accept Khan had "any remorse" for what he had done.

Passing sentence at Southwark Crown Court, Mr Justice Jeremy Baker said the victim had been "profoundly psychologically affected" by Khan's actions.

"But I do not consider the offence to be sufficiently severe enough to place the assault into the most severe category," he added.

The judge told Khan: "The only regret you feel is towards yourself for having found yourself in the predicament you face as a result of your actions some 14 years ago."

The jury at Khan's trial heard he had forced the boy to drink gin at the party in Staffordshire, then dragged him upstairs and asked him to watch pornography before assaulting him.

The victim, now 29, told the court he was left feeling "scared, vulnerable, numb, shocked and surprised" after Khan touched his feet and legs, and was within "a hair's breadth" of his genitals.

Earlier this month, Khan formally lodged an appeal against his conviction.

A by-election is expected to be held on 23 June to elect a new MP for Khan's former constituency.