Sexual Assault on Thameslink Shocks Commuters
Hawre Mohamed, 27, who arrived in the UK by dinghy this June and was housed at taxpayer expense near Gatwick, has landed behind bars after sexually assaulting a young college student on a train just three months later.
The victim, a 20-year-old, was attacked on September 22nd aboard a Thameslink train. CCTV footage caught Mohamed chatting to the woman at Crawley station, flashing a thumbs-up before pushing through the ticket barrier. He then followed her onto the train, sat beside her, and trapped her against the window seat.
Victim ‘Lost Her Dignity’ and Fears Trains
Mohamed asked the woman, “Where do you live? Do you have a partner?” before groping her thigh, moving his hand to her shoulder, trying to kiss her, then squeezing her thigh again. The terrified victim couldn’t escape. She told the court she “felt violated” and had “lost her dignity.” Now, she’s too scared to travel by train – her usual way to get around.
Denies Assault But Faces Jail
Mohamed initially told police, “I haven’t done anything wrong.” At trial, he claimed the woman “wanted sex.” The court dismissed this, saying he shows “no insight into his behaviour” and is a “high risk of reoffending sexually.”
District Judge Nicola Fleck slammed him in court: “You followed her down the carriage, squeezed her thigh, tried to kiss her. She didn’t consent. She was terrified. You show no remorse and deny the offence.”
Eight-Month Sentence – Still Allowed to Stay in UK
Mohamed was jailed for eight months but will serve just half, having been remanded since October. He’s set for release on licence in February. Despite the conviction and warnings, he will remain in the UK under Home Office supervision as his asylum claim continues.
Commuters are urged to stay vigilant on trains as offenders among asylum seekers remain in the country.
