Taxi driver from Hastings found guilty of multiple sexual offences
Abdulhamid Alammar convicted at Lewes Crown Court
Abdulhamid Alammar, 34, a self-employed taxi driver from Hastings, has been convicted of multiple sexual offences after being found guilty following a trial at Lewes Crown Court on 6th March.
Alammar, residing in the Baldslow area of St Leonards on Sea, was convicted of sexual assault and causing a person to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.
The jury acquitted him of false imprisonment.
The offences took place in late 2024, when a woman in her 30s booked a taxi home from a friend's address and was subsequently driven by Alammar to a secluded location and assaulted.
The investigation into Alammar's offences began when officers looked into a separate sexual assault reported in April 2025 by another woman in Hastings.
Following disclosure of the November incident, police supported the victim with specially trained officers, and launched an investigation.
Alammar was arrested and charged for the November incident while already remanded in custody for the April offences.
He was convicted in October 2025 of sexual assault in relation to the April incident but was acquitted of rape and sexual assault by penetration.
Currently remanded in custody, Alammar is awaiting sentencing for both convictions at Lewes Crown Court on a date yet to be confirmed.
Detective Constable Christina Bales of the Hastings Safeguarding Investigation Unit said:
"These were serious and predatory offences committed against women who should have felt safe.
I would like to commend the victims for their courage in coming forward and supporting the investigation.
We remain committed to ensuring victims of sexual offences receive support and that offenders are brought before the courts."
Police continue to encourage victims of sexual offences to report incidents online or by calling 101.
In emergencies, always call 999.
Victims will be listened to, supported, and treated with respect.
For more information, visit the Sussex Police website for support after rape and sexual assault.
Victims of sexual offending in Sussex will receive support from various partner services, including Survivors Network, Life Centre, Mankind, and Veritas Justice.
Learn more about free support available to victims of crime at the Safe Space Sussex website.