Man jailed for multiple sexual assault offences against children

A 43-year-old man from Ipswich has been jailed for more than 20 years after being found guilty of 14 non-recent sexual offences against two girls.

The offences were reported to police in 2018.

Mohammed Sayid, formerly of Queensberry Road in Ipswich, was found guilty yesterday (Thursday 9 April) by a majority jury verdict, following a four-day trial, of:

The offences related to two victims, one under the age of 13 and the other under the age of 16 at the start of the time of offending. The offences began in the early 2010s. 

Sayid appeared at Ipswich Crown Court today (Friday 10 April) where he was handed an extended sentenced totalling 23 years, made up of 22 years’ imprisonment and a further year on licence.

Extended sentences are handed to those who are convicted of serious violent or sexual offences, where an additional period of post-release supervision is required to protect the public.

Sayid was also ordered to sign to the Sex Offender’s register for life.

In their victim’s personal statement, one of the victim's wrote: “I have mourned the child I was, and I now stand as the adult she never had to protect her”.

Detective Constable Gemma Spink who was the officer in charge of the case said: “I would like to commend the victims for their bravery in coming forward and disclosing with happened to them. Without them, Sayid would have been able to continue with his life without retribution.

“Sayid is a sexual predator, who targeted his young victims in the pursuit of sexual gratification and showed absolutely no consideration for the effect his actions would have had on them.

“This case shows that it is never too late to report sexual abuse and that victims will be believed.”

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police. 

Suffolk Survivor Pathway is a single access point for multi-agency support for victims of sexual violence. It includes six specialist charities that work together to co-ordinate care and support.  Home | Suffolk Survivor Pathway

For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit the Suffolk Constabulary website: Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Suffolk Constabulary

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