West Midlands Police say a former agency worker at a Birmingham mosque has been jailed for 16 years for rape and sexual abuse offences against children, with victims as young as nine.
A man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of rape and sexual abuse offences against children in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police describe the offending as a “campaign” of abuse and confirm the victims included children as young as nine.
The force’s court outcome update was published on 10 February 2026.
What is confirmed
Police confirm the offender was a former agency worker at a mosque in Birmingham.
The force does not name the mosque in its public update. Pulse Local will not add identifying details that are not clearly and lawfully published, particularly in cases involving child victims.
The sentence length and the fact of conviction are clear. This is not an allegation. It is a court outcome.
Why this case matters beyond one offender
Cases like this do lasting damage because they hit trust as well as victims.
Places used by families and children rely on safeguarding rules working in practice, not just sitting in a policy folder. Agency and temporary work arrangements can add risk if oversight is weak, although this case turns on criminal acts by an individual, not a press-release debate about systems.
What happens next
The offender begins a long prison sentence. Police and safeguarding agencies typically continue work behind the scenes after sentencing, including victim support and any review of safeguarding practice where relevant.
If you are worried about a child
If you think a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you want to report a concern, you can contact West Midlands Police on 101, your local council safeguarding team, or the NSPCC helpline. If you prefer anonymity for reporting crime, Crimestoppers can take reports without your name.
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