Burslem Man Jailed for Child Exploitation and Indecent Images

Pervert Sajid Najeeb has been sentenced after being found guilty of multiple charges related to the exploitation of minors. The 37-year-old, who resides on Sherwin Road in Burslem, messaged three girls aged 13, 14, and 15, requesting meeting arrangements, engaging in sexual activities, and sending explicit videos of themselves. He was arrested, and initially claimed he did not have a mobile phone. However, police discovered the phone's SIM card ringing underneath his mattress. Staffordshire Police's child exploitation team identified the victims through evidence on his device, which included three indecent images of children. Najeeb pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual communication with a child and three charges of making indecent images of children. His solicitor, Anis Ali, described Najeeb as having a 'self-expressed interest in pornography', adding that he has caused significant damage to his reputation, work ethic, and public image. The judge described Najeeb as a 'persistent' and 'dangerous' offender, concluding that his actions were 'planned, predatory and targeted abuse of children.' Judge Graeme Smith sentenced Najeeb to three years in prison, emphasizing that he was at high risk of causing serious harm and was considered a dangerous offender. Najeeb was placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life and was handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.Detective Constable Kate Callaghan from the CET commented that proactive efforts were instrumental in securing the evidence to send Najeeb to prison and protect potential victims, highlighting Najeeb's persistence in attempting to exploit children.