‘A DREADFUL ordeal’ is how police described the abuse suffered by a teenage boy at the hands of a Rugby sex offender.
Abed Hussain abused his victim when he was in a position of authority over the boy on three separate occasions in 1993.
After the victim reported the abuse in 2024, an investigation began and 69-year-old Hussain was arrested. He was subsequently charged with four counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14, four counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14, and a further sexual offence on a boy under 16.
Hussain denied any wrongdoing, but was eventually found guilty by a jury of all nine counts at a trial earlier this month.
He will be sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on August 18.
The investigating officer, Det Cons Ben Filipinski from Warwickshire Police’s Domestic Abuse, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team, said: “Coming forward to disclose offences of this nature takes a huge amount of bravery. I want to thank the victim in this case for their strength and commitment throughout the investigation.
“It was a dreadful ordeal for him to have to go through when he should have been free to enjoy his childhood. By speaking out, even after so many years, he has made sure Hussain will face the consequences of his actions.
“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to come forward and speak to us. We will listen to you, and we will investigate.”
Anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence can report it via www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report.
Further support is also available from independent charities and services including Safeline, which offers free, independent and confidential support for anyone affected by or at risk of sexual abuse.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/4a58ptmv for more information.
