Locations
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37
Description
A private hire driver from Hastings has been sentenced for multiple sexual offences following two trials.
Abdulhamid Alammar, 34, of the Baldslow area of St Leonards-on-Sea, appeared at Brighton Crown Court on 5 May, where he was sentenced to a total of three years’ imprisonment. He was also made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Alammar was convicted of sexual assault and causing a person to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity following a trial at Lewes Crown Court. The offences took place in Hastings in late 2024.
The court heard that on the evening of 29 November 2024, a woman in her 30s had booked a car home from a friend’s address. She was collected by Alammar, who instead of driving her to her requested destination, drove her to a secluded location, where he sexually assaulted her.
The offences came to light when officers were investigating a separate sexual assault reported in April 2025 by another woman in Hastings.
Once the November incident was disclosed to police, the victim was supported by specially trained officers and an investigation was launched.
Alammar was arrested and charged in relation to the November incident. At the time, he was already remanded in custody in connection with the April 2025 allegations.
He had previously been convicted following a trial in October 2025 of sexual assault in relation to the April offences and acquitted of rape and sexual assault by penetration.
Following the conclusion of both cases, he was sentenced in relation to all matters at Brighton Crown Court on 5 May.
Detective Constable Christina Bales, of the Hastings Safeguarding Investigation Unit, said:
“These were serious and predatory offences committed against women who should have felt safe. I would like to commend the victims for their courage in coming forward and supporting the investigation.
“Tackling violence against women and girls remains a priority for Sussex Police. We are committed to proactively identifying and relentlessly pursuing offenders, while working closely with partners to safeguard victims and prevent harm. Everyone has the right to feel safe, whether at home or in public, and we will continue to take robust action against those who commit these offences.
“We remain committed to ensuring victims of sexual offences receive support and that offenders are brought before the courts.”