Man sentenced to 23 years for sexual offences against children in Ipswich
The crimes date back to the early 2010s
A 43-year-old man from Ipswich has been sentenced to 23 years for multiple sexual offences against children.
Mohammed Sayid, previously residing on Queensberry Road, has been found guilty of 14 non-recent sexual offences against two girls.
The offences were first reported to police in 2018.
Sayid, appearing at Ipswich Crown Court, received an extended sentence consisting of 22 years in prison and an additional year on licence.
The court concluded that Sayid was guilty of four counts of rape, one attempted rape, two sexual assaults of a child under 13, six instances of sexual activity with a child, and one sexual assault by penetration.
These crimes began in the early 2010s, involving victims under the ages of 13 and 16 at the time.
The judge ordered Sayid to sign the Sex Offender's Register for life.
Sayid's trial spanned four days, and the verdict was reached by a majority jury.
Detective Constable Gemma Spink, who led the investigation, praised the victims for their courage.
“This case shows that it is never too late to report sexual abuse and that victims will be believed,” Detective Constable Spink said.
Victims of sexual assault are encouraged to report incidents to the police to prevent suffering in silence.
Suffolk Survivor Pathway offers a single access point for support to victims of sexual violence, coordinating care through six specialist charities.
Further support services can be found via the Suffolk Constabulary website.
Always dial 999 in emergencies.