A Labour mayor helped hide her son's phone after he raped a 15-year-old girl by blocking police officers from entering their home and giving him instructions in Urdu. The former town mayor for Bracknell in Berkshire was convicted of perverting the course of justice, saying she let her 'mother's love' cloud her judgement. 'A mother's love is a very powerful emotion. Defending Khan, Nadia Chbat said that the 15-year-old had lied about her age to Khan, saying she was 22 and had been in a relationship with him. Ejaz was Mayor of Bracknell Forest for between 2023 and 20224, with Khan assisting her as Mayor's Consort on occasions.

Source: Daily Mail February 12, 2026 13:02 UTC