Three men convicted of grooming and abusing vulnerable girl in Hull
The group will be sentenced following an 18-day trial
Last updated 16 hours ago
Three men have been found guilty following an investigation into grooming and sexual abuse of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Hull.
The men were found guilty by a unanimous jury following an 18-day trial at Hull Crown Court.
Afghan national 24-year-old Hamdulluh Hamdadd, also known as Hamid, of Park Grove, was found guilty of arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation of a child and paying for sexual services of a child.
Rafiullah Naseri, also known as Shaheen, 20, of Spring Bank, an Afghan national, was found guilty of intentionally arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation of a child and intentionally obtaining for himself the sexual services of a child between July 2025 and November 2025.
Amjid Akakhail, 22, of Pearson Street in Wakefield, an Afghan national, was found guilty of intentionally obtaining for himself the sexual services of a child between July 2025 and November 2025.
The victim first met Hamdadd when they were both customers at a retail premises in Hull. Hamdadd used gifts to groom, isolate and target the victim for sexual exploitation, and introduced her to the other men involved.
All three men will be sentenced at Hull Crown Court tomorrow (26 June).
Detective Superintendent Nicole Elliott, who led the investigation, said: “This has been a complex and sensitive investigation, with the safety and protection of a vulnerable child and the prevention and disruption of further serious offending at its core.
“This case represents a harrowing example of grooming, manipulation and predatory behaviour by three men who deliberately targeted a vulnerable child. They offered money, alcohol and drugs, using these tactics to gain control before sexually abusing her for their own gratification.
“The victim has shown remarkable courage and strength in extremely traumatic circumstances. She worked closely with our Child Sexual Exploitation Team and partner agencies to explain the abuse she suffered, and her bravery has been central to bringing these offenders to justice.
“I am incredibly proud of the dedication shown by the investigating officers, who worked tirelessly to build a strong evidential case. I would also like to thank our partner agencies for their support throughout this investigation.
“We take all reports of child sexual exploitation and sexual offending extremely seriously. These crimes have devastating and lifelong consequences, what happened to this victim cannot be undone, but we are committed to ensuring offenders are prosecuted and victims receive justice.
“Our dedicated Child Sexual Exploitation Team will continue to support victims, protect vulnerable children and young people, and pursue justice wherever evidence of exploitation or abuse is identified.
“If you have experienced sexual abuse or exploitation or have concerns about a child who may be at risk, please contact us on 101. In an emergency, or if someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.’’