A London predator has been jailed after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl.
Saqib Hussain (35) of Tooting, in Wandsworth, was jailed for three years and nine months at Manchester Crown Square Court on Thursday.
Hussain was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault by touching against a girl aged under 13 at an earlier hearing.
In Manchester in March 2023, Hussain pinned his victim down and sexually assaulted her by touching her.
Another incident against the same victim was also reported, where Hussain put his hand down the victim’s top further sexually assaulted her.
Hussain was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
PC Alisha Blackburn, of Greater Manchester Police’s Child Protection Investigation Unit, said: “I hope this sentencing can provide some relief for the victims and their families that this abhorrent offender is behind bars and away from harming vulnerable children.
“With the help of colleagues in the Metropolitan Police, they were promptly able to arrest Hussain on suspicion of sexual assault by touching on a female child under 13 and assault.
“I must thank the victim and their family for having the strength and courage to come forward and allow us to fully investigate this case.
“We encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, or knows someone who has, to come forward and speak to the police. We will listen to you and we will investigate.”
Greater Manchester Police can be contacted via 101 or through the Live Chat function on the website, www.gmp.police.uk. Reports can also be made anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
