ABDUL MUHIT'S SHOCKING CRIMES IN BURNLEY: SEX OFFENDER'S DECEPTION AND BREACHES REVEALED
In July 2019, Abdul Muhit, a known sex offender residing in Burnley, was found to have deliberately lied about possessing a mobile device capable of internet access during a police compliance check.When officers from Blackburn conducted a routine visit to his residence, Muhit presented an outdated Nokia phone that lacked any internet functionality, claiming it was all he possessed.
However, investigations revealed a different story.
Two months later, during a separate inquiry into another matter, police officers discovered a Samsung smartphone in Muhit's flat.
A brief examination of this device indicated that Muhit had actively used the phone on the day before the compliance visit and again the day after, contradicting his earlier claims of ignorance or forgetfulness regarding the device.
Prosecutor Catherine Allan emphasized the seriousness of Muhit's actions, stating, “He cannot say he had forgotten about it.” The court heard that Muhit, aged 33 and residing on Burns Street in Burnley, had previously been subject to a sexual harm prevention order.
His failure to make the device available for inspection constituted a breach of this order.
As a result, Muhit pleaded guilty to breaching the order by not providing a device capable of internet access.
The court sentenced him to eight weeks in prison.
This penalty was compounded by the fact that his breach of the order also violated a suspended sentence previously imposed for a similar breach.
Miss Allan highlighted that this was not Muhit's first failure to comply with the court’s restrictions.
There had been three prior instances of non-compliance, culminating in the current sentence.
She described his actions as “a deliberate breach,” noting that Muhit had lied to officers during the May compliance visit and later admitted that he had owned the phone since February.
The court's findings underscored the importance of strict adherence to the conditions placed on sex offenders, especially those with a history of sexual offenses involving minors.
In a separate incident in March 2019, Muhit, who was then 32 and also living on Burns Street, was found to have violated the terms of his lifelong registration as a sex offender.
Muhit had been placed on the sex offender register in 2011 following his conviction for engaging in sexual activity with an underage girl.
One of the key requirements of this registration was that he must annually verify his address with the police.
However, Muhit failed to complete his registration check on the designated date, November 31, and only attended the police station on January 9, well after the deadline.
Although he eventually confirmed his residence, the delay was considered a breach of the registration conditions.
During the court proceedings, Muhit's defense lawyer, Geoff Ireland, stated that his client had lived at the same address for many years and there was no evidence to suggest he was attempting to evade authorities.
Nevertheless, the court found him guilty of failing to comply with the sex offender registration requirements.
Muhit was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.
Additionally, he was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £115.
The court's decision reflected the seriousness with which the justice system treats breaches by sex offenders, especially those with a history of offenses involving minors.
Muhit's repeated failures to adhere to court orders and registration obligations highlight ongoing concerns about public safety and the management of known offenders in the Burnley area.
