Muftah Mohammed, a Derby nonce is set to walk out of prison in days after being sentenced to 15 months in prison for attacking schoolgirls.
Muftah Mohammed, who cannot speak English and required a North Arabic translator was jailed for 15 months but has already spent 14 months on remand so will likely be released in days.
Muftah Mohammed, 32, from Chapel Street, Derby, is due to be released on licence after serving the equivalent of 14 months on remand.
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Described as a “prowler” by the judge, Mohammed was convicted of three counts of sexual assault and two counts of indecent exposure after incidents in Derby city centre. During court proceedings, he required a North African Arabic interpreter.
The court heard how Mohammed targeted multiple victims in a series of attacks on May 24, 2023, in the city centre.
On the afternoon of May 24, Mohammed entered a bank on East Street, where he exposed himself to staff and customers after dropping his trousers, before leaving the premises.
Prosecutor Steve Gosnell told the court Mohammed displayed “prowling behaviour” as he walked around the city centre and cathedral area approaching groups of people.
He targeted three 16-year-old schoolgirls in uniform, slapping one on her bottom while making lewd comments.
Mohammed then approached a second victim and grabbed her left breast before walking away.
The court heard he proceeded to assault a third schoolgirl by stroking her breasts and attempting to pull at her shirt, before exposing himself to the group and making inappropriate suggestions.
Jailing him for 15 months, Recorder Mary Prior KC said: “None of your victims should have been subjected to any kind of sexual assault in the middle of the day in Derby city centre. Each of them was left suffering upset and distress and will have been impacted in their ability to do what young 16-year-old girls should be able to do, which is to walk around without fear of being attacked by a complete stranger.”
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Mohammed, of Chapel Street, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault and two counts of indecent exposure. He has 11 prior court appearances for 22 offences, none related to sexual conduct, and required a North African Arabic interpreter during this week’s hearing.
In addition to the prison sentence, the judge mandated that Mohammed register as a sex offender for 10 years and imposed a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. Having already served the equivalent of a 14-month sentence on remand, he is expected to be released within the next month to complete the remainder of his sentence on licence in the UK, due to his immigration status.
