MUHAMMAD SADAQAD FROM SANDIACRE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AT KENILWORTH POOLS

In a recent court ruling, Muhammad Sadaqad, a man from Sandiacre, has been sentenced to three years in prison following his conviction for sexually assaulting a young girl at Kenilworth’s swimming pools. The incident, which took place in the early 1990s, remained undisclosed for many years before coming to light.

According to court records, Sadaqad, who was approximately 20 years old at the time of the assault, faced ten counts of indecent assault. The victim, whose courage led her to document the abuse, only decided to report the incident after more than twenty years had passed. This delay in reporting highlights the often long-lasting impact of such trauma and the importance of encouraging victims to come forward regardless of the passage of time.

Following the guilty plea, Sadaqad was ordered to serve a three-year prison sentence. The judge overseeing the case expressed serious concern about the breach of community trust that such acts represent. The court emphasized the critical need to protect minors from sexual offences and to uphold the safety and integrity of public spaces like swimming pools, which are meant to be safe environments for children and families.

The case also resulted in Sadaqad being registered as a sex offender for life, a measure intended to monitor and prevent any further harm. The judge’s remarks underscored the devastating effects of sexual abuse and the ongoing responsibility of the justice system to safeguard vulnerable members of society from predators.