Groomed with Sweets and Gadgets
Said Daauud, once an agency IT support worker at a Birmingham mosque, has been locked up for a horrifying campaign of sexual abuse. He preyed on five boys, the youngest only nine years old, winning their trust by showering them with sweets, AirPods, computer games, and mobile phones.
Trusted Mosque Regular Turned Predator
Though Daauud stopped working at the mosque in February 2022, he continued to attend and was a familiar face in the congregation. Despite this, he used his position to groom and abuse vulnerable boys, with the oldest victim just 14 years old.
16 Years Behind Bars for Sickening Crimes
Following a thorough investigation and trial at Birmingham Crown Court, Daauud was found guilty of one rape, nine sexual assaults, and four counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. On 6 February, he was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Long-Term Safeguards Ordered
Judges also handed Daauud a five-year licence period after release, an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, and restraining orders protecting each of his victims. The mosque has not been named due to legal reasons.
