Four-and-a-half-year jail term for sexual assault of a young girl

A man who sexually assaulted a young girl has been jailed after being forensically linked to the crime.

Ahmed Deq Mohamed 20, of Acacia Close, Deptford, sexually assaulted the girl on Friday, June 16 last year. Her exact age has not been disclosed but she was under 13 at the time.

The incident was reported to police and a forensic examination of the scene identified Mohamed, who was then arrested and charged on June 21.

Detective Constable Oliver Colville, who led the investigation, said: “I would like to praise the victim for initially coming forward to police, and for reporting this repulsive behaviour from Mohamed.

“The compelling video account provided by her assisted with the forensic evidence that we had, making it enough to convict Mohamed.

“Both the victim and her family have received specialist care and support throughout this trial, and the victim will continue to be supported by officers following today’s sentencing.

“Mohamed will now face a significant amount of jail time. I hope this encourages anyone who has been a victim of sexual offences to come forward and speak to us.”

Mohamed has been sentenced to four years and six months in jail, with 12 months on licence, after he appeared at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday. He was previously found guilty of sexually assaulting a child under 13 by penetration, following a trial at the same court.

Mohamed was found guilty on February 16, following a trial at Inner London Crown Court. He will now also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Pictured top: Ahmed Deq Mohamed (Picture: The Met)