A
paedo Imam sexually abused two young sisters during Quran lessons a
decade ago.
Hafiz
Azizur Rehman Pirzada, 76, of Laughton Road, Northolt was convicted
of ten counts relating to the girls when they were aged between nine
and eleven years-old.
Snaresbrook
Crown Court heard the abuse occurred in east London between 2007 and
2009.
The
court heard the victims came forward to speak to police in July 2015.
Between
2007 and 2009 the girls were taught the Quran by Pirzada at an
address in Newham when he was an Imam appointed by the family.
On
July 28, 2016, Pirzada was arrested at his home address and bailed
pending further enquiries.
He
was later charged with all ten counts on March 16, this year made up
of eight counts of sexual assault with a female under 13, and two
counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
Detective
Sergeant Tony Killeen from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Team
said: "This
is a case stemming back ten years, but despite the length of time
since the incidents Pirzada has been convicted of his crimes.
"The
victims have shown a great degree of courage, persistence and
determination in securing the conviction, having persevered with the
allegation and supporting the police investigation.
"The
victims have had to live with this trauma and the absolutely
horrendous abuse they endured for the years they were under the
control of Pirzada and will have to live with these memories for the
rest of their lives.
"Pirzada
used his level of trust as a religious leader to assault the girls. I
would urge anyone who has been a victim of Pirzada to contact police
- specially trained officers are there to support you."
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