Man jailed for non-recent sexual abuse of child, aged seven at the time
Shahid Hussain, from Oxford, was sentenced to four years in prison
A 60-year-old man has been jailed for sexually abusing a young girl more than 25 years ago.
Shahid Hussain abused the victim, when she was just 7 at the time, at an address in Peterborough.
The abuse took place between 2000 and 2002.
The victim reported the abuse to police when she reached her 30s.
In April 2023, Hussain denied any wrongdoing during an interview with police, claiming the allegations had been "made up to get at him."
He was later found guilty during a trial at Cambridge Crown Court in November last year, and was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday (27 March).
Hussain, of Field Avenue, Oxford, was found guilty of four counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14.
He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
DC Harley Smart, who investigated, said:
“First and foremost, I want to recognise the victim’s incredible courage in coming forward after so many years. It takes immense strength to report childhood abuse, and her bravery has ensured Hussain has finally been held accountable for what he did.
“Hussain denied the offences throughout and showed no remorse, but the jury saw through his attempts to avoid responsibility. This sentence sends a clear message that such abuse will not be tolerated.
“I hope this result provides the victim with some sense of closure and reassurance as she continues to move forward with her life.
“No matter how much time has passed, we will always listen, investigate thoroughly, and seek justice for survivors of sexual abuse.”