Man who stalked and grabbed teen girl in Stoke-on-Trent jailed

Sabjan Burkazi, 30, is behind bars after police uncovered indecent images of children on his phone and evidence he targeted the same girl for months.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 6th Mar 2026
Last updated 6th Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man has been jailed after persistently stalking a teenage girl in Stoke-on-Trent and grabbing her in an alleyway.

Sabjan Burkazi admitted a string of offences, including making indecent images of children and causing serious distress.

He’s been sentenced to over 3 years in prison, handed an indefinite restraining order, and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for a decade.

Detectives say the victim’s courage was crucial in bringing him to justice.

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