CARE HOME CARER ABDEL NANE SENTENCED FOR ASSAULT ON WOMAN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
A widely respected caregiver from Teesside was filmed on CCTV mistreating and physically assaulting a woman with complex needs.Abdel Nane, employed at a care facility in Middlesbrough, was recorded abusing the woman, who faces both physical and mental health challenges.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Nane was caught on video "forcefully pushing" the woman and "finger-pointing" at her face.
This mistreatment was discovered after staff members observed bruises on the woman and decided to review the CCTV footage from the care home.
On Wednesday, Nane, residing on Ottawa Road in Middlesbrough, appeared before Teesside Crown Court to receive sentencing for causing actual bodily harm and for the ill-treatment of a vulnerable individual while acting in a caregiving role.
The 61-year-old pleaded guilty to these charges.
The court was informed that towards the end of October last year, Nane was responsible for caring for a woman with intricate needs.
Judge Stephen Ashurst highlighted that the woman required full-time support for most of her adult life.
The judge stated: "You were finger-pointing in her face and handling her roughly, attempting to make her lie down, and forcefully pushing her by the legs or thighs." It was also noted that the woman became upset and sustained bruises as a result.
Judge Ashurst further commented: "Staff examined the footage and were appalled by what they saw.
They were taken aback by your conduct." It was disclosed that Nane was "equally shocked" upon viewing the footage of his actions and acknowledged his misconduct.
As a consequence, he lost his job and is now prohibited from working in the care sector.
Defence solicitor Paul Abrahams mentioned that Nane had a clean criminal record and was supported by a cooperative wife.
He stated: "He has shamed himself and his family.
He has let himself down." The judge described the behavior as "completely out of character" and sentenced Nane to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years.
Additionally, he is required to complete 15 hours of unpaid work, attend 15 days of rehabilitation programs, and pay £500 in costs.
In concluding, Judge Ashurst remarked: "You were highly regarded by those who knew you.
This was a serious deviation from your typical standards of conduct.
It’s possible you were experiencing personal pressures at the time, but you directed your frustrations at [the victim]."
