Care home worker jailed for attempted rape in North Lincolnshire
Man sentenced to prison following guilty plea
A care home worker in North Lincolnshire has been sentenced to nine years in prison for attempting to rape a vulnerable elderly resident.
Malek Alshabi, a 53-year-old from Sheffield who identifies as Yemeni, was sentenced yesterday at Grimsby Crown Court, 18th June 2026.
Upon his release, Alshabi will be subject to an additional three years on extended licence as he is considered a dangerous offender.
He also received a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
The incident first emerged in March 2026 when a third-party monitoring system detected unusual motion in a resident's room at the care home.
This system is designed to alert staff to potential falls or safety issues.
Following a review, Alshabi, who was employed as an outsourced carer at the facility, was quickly identified as the perpetrator.
Officers from Humberside Police's Protecting Vulnerable People Unit were promptly deployed to the care home.
Alshabi was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape.
Despite denying the allegations during his police interview, Alshabi was charged and later pled guilty in a Crown Court hearing in April 2026.
Leading the investigation was Detective Constable Jasmine Morley said: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with the woman and her family who have been affected by this appalling breach of trust.
“Those in care are among the most vulnerable members of our community, and have the right to feel safe, respected and protected. Alshabi broke this duty of care in the most unimaginable way.
“We would also like to commend the care home staff for the professionalism shown all the way from their initial report and throughout the entirety of the investigation.
“This has been a deeply distressing case, and whilst the result today will not take away the suffering Alshabi has caused, I am pleased he will be behind bars for a very long time.
“Rape, and sexual offences of any nature, will never be tolerated, and this case demonstrates that those who choose to exploit vulnerable individuals will be pursued and held accountable for their inexcusable actions.
“I would urge anyone who has been a victim of any sexual crime to report it to us, regardless of whether it happened last week or 10 years ago. All reports are thoroughly investigated, and we have specially trained officers and independent support agencies who will support you every step of the way.
“If you are ready to, you can report rape and sexual assault to us online. But if you don’t want to talk to us, or if you want extra support, there are lots of people who can help.
“You can speak to these people and organisations privately and confidentially, and unless they think someone is in serious danger, they won’t share anything with us, until you are ready.”