Child Sex Offender Busted by High-Tech Facial Recognition in Hackney
A nasty child sex offender who dodged police for years was finally snared thanks to cutting-edge Live Facial Recognition (LFR) tech in Hackney.
Swift Arrest on Kingsland High Street
On Friday, 19 December 2025, a police van equipped with LFR was cruising Kingsland High Street, Dalston, when it flagged 61-year-old Mohamed Patel. Wanted for horrendous child sex offences, Patel was immediately hauled in on suspicion of attempting sexual communication with a child and grooming to meet a girl under 16.
Patel Gets 12-Month Suspended Sentence
Patel, from Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, faced Wood Green Crown Court on Monday, 2 February. He was handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence. This rapid arrest shows just how powerful Live Facial Recognition technology can be in catching dangerous offenders quick-smart.
