ASLAM DADIWALA SENTENCED IN BLACKBURN AND LEICESTER FOR PERSISTENT SEXUAL ABUSE

In a case that has shocked the communities of Blackburn and Leicester, Aslam Dadiwala, a 30-year-old man, was sentenced to four years in prison for a series of serious sexual offenses committed against a young girl. The disturbing revelations came to light when a relative of the victim discovered a diary that detailed the abuse, prompting authorities to investigate further.

At Preston Crown Court, Dadiwala appeared to face the consequences of his actions, where he pleaded guilty to a total of ten charges. These included seven counts of indecent assault and three counts of gross indecency with a child. The court was informed that the abuse had been ongoing since the 1990s, a period during which the victim was a young girl living in Blackburn.

Prosecutor Frank Nance described the abuse as persistent and manipulative. It was revealed that Dadiwala had used threats to silence the girl, warning her that he would hit her if she did not comply with his demands. The victim, overwhelmed by shame and fear, was told by Dadiwala that if she ever told anyone about what was happening, no one would believe her. These threats and the abuse left her feeling isolated and frightened.

The case took a significant turn when a relative of the girl found a diary containing detailed accounts of the abuse, which ultimately led to Dadiwala’s arrest and prosecution. It was noted that Dadiwala had no prior criminal convictions, which perhaps contributed to the surprise of the community and the court.

During the proceedings, Dadiwala’s defense lawyer, Martin Hackett, acknowledged that a custodial sentence was unavoidable. He argued that there was little evidence to suggest that his client posed a future risk of re-offending. Nonetheless, the judge, Anthony Russell QC, emphasized the severity of the crimes. While he clarified that the offenses did not amount to rape, he stated they were close to that level of severity.

Judge Russell described the abuse as “persistent,” underscoring the ongoing nature of Dadiwala’s misconduct. He also acknowledged that Dadiwala’s guilty pleas had spared the victim from having to relive her trauma in court. As part of the sentencing, the judge ordered that Dadiwala be placed on the sex offenders register for life and prohibited him from working with children in the future, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the potential risk to others.