Jail for sports coach found guilty of non-recent sex assaults on young boy in Rugby
A former sports coach from Hillmorton has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for non-recent child sexual offences on a young boy.
Abed Hussain was in a position of authority over the victim - a boy in his early teens - when he sexually abused him on three separate occasions in 1993.
After unexpectedly seeing Hussain in a supermarket more than three decades later, the victim found the courage to come forward and report what happened to police.
That report marked the start of a thorough investigation, which saw the 69-year-old arrested and eventually charged with: four counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14; four counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14; one count of committing buggery with a boy under 16.
From the outset Hussain denied any wrongdoing, but following a trial in June, was found guilty by a jury of all nine counts. Appearing at Warwick Crown Court on Friday (September 11), he was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Ben Filipinski, from our Domestic Abuse, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team, said: “Experiencing any form of sexual abuse is traumatic, and we recognise it is not always easy to come forward and speak about what has happened.
“In this case, more than 30 years passed before the victim reported the abuse to police, but while time had moved on, the impact of what happened to him had not.
“I would like to thank him for the courage, strength and determination he has shown throughout the investigation and court process.
“What happened to him was a terrible ordeal and something no child should ever have to experience. By speaking out, he has ensured Hussain has been held accountable for his actions.”
Are you a survivor? It doesn’t matter if the abuse took place this morning or years ago, police want to help you. If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, report it in confidence via the Warwickshire Police website.
Further support is also available from independent charities and services including Safeline who offer free, independent and confidential support for anyone affected by or at risk of sexual abuse.