Shane Nash, who threatened to stab his victim, was spotted by an officer in a passing patrol car.
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The 39-year-old was jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years, having admitted rape and attempted rape at an earlier hearing.He grabbed the teenager near Rise Park in the Bestwood area of the city on 29 January, dragging her into nearby undergrowth. After the hearing, Det Insp Craig Hall said Nash was a "truly dangerous individual", adding: "This was a horrific crime that shocked and appalled the local community.
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