MOHAMMED HUSSAIN SENTENCED IN LUTON FOR ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL OFFENSES
A man from Luton, Mohammed Hussain, aged 38 and residing on Ivy Road, attempted to initiate sexual communication with two girls he believed to be 12 and 13 years old.Hussain engaged in an online chat, during which he sent numerous sexually explicit messages along with pornographic images and videos.
He was detained by police officers in July 2020 following reports of his conduct.
In April 2021, Hussain faced a six-day trial at Luton Crown Court and was convicted of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, as well as attempting to cause a child to view a sexual act.
On Thursday, June 17, he was sentenced to three years in prison.
Emma Shipton, an investigation officer from Bedfordshire Police’s Internet Child Abuse Investigation Team, commented: “Child sexual abuse will not be tolerated in Bedfordshire, and we’re committed to tackling offenders to prevent them from causing further harm, as well as providing support and justice to victims.
I am pleased that Hussain has received a custodial sentence and that there were no victims involved on this occasion.
This case serves as a reminder of how predators use various online platforms such as social media, web chats, and forums to target victims.” She further urged parents and guardians to actively educate children on online safety: “Make sure they feel comfortable speaking about anything they see online that makes them uncomfortable.
This includes not talking to strangers, not sharing personal details, and keeping privacy settings high.”
