SUPPORT WORKER JAILED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES
A child sex offender who exploited vulnerable teenagers while working as a support worker at a children's care home has been sentenced to prison.Abdalraham Katende, aged 30 and residing on Ferme Park Road in Haringey, received an 11-year prison term on July 8 after being found guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court in May.
His crimes included raping a minor, engaging in sexual activities with a child, forcing a child to watch a sexual act, and failing to allow access to electronic devices.
These allegations came to light after two victims came forward, revealing that Mr.
Katende had sexually abused them during his employment as a support worker.
He had raped a 15-year-old girl at the care home where he worked, and in another incident, showed a 14-year-old resident an explicit video of himself having sex with a woman.
Detective Constable Nick Baker from the Central North Child Abuse Investigation Team stated: "I want to thank the victims who bravely came forward.
Their courage in speaking out helped officers quickly identify and arrest a dangerous offender who abused a position of trust.
When the offender refused to cooperate, detectives undertook significant legal and forensic work to secure a court-approved order requiring him to provide access to his phone." Following the sentencing, victim statements were shared.
One victim, referred to as Victim A, said: "I want you to know it is never too late to come forward.
No matter how much time has passed, your voice matters, you have done nothing wrong, and you deserve to be heard, believed, supported, and protected." Another victim, Victim B, shared: "I was only 14 when it happened.
I looked up to him as a carer and trusted him."
