Mahdi Ferhane - Convicted Sex Offender from Bournemouth

Mahdi Ferhane

40, Male Custodial 2023-07-07

Bournemouth, Dorset

Offender ID: e59bede5-db90-4950-9115-5e571f32480c

Offence Summary

Mahdi Ferhane, a taxi driver, sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl.

Full Description

Mahdi Ferhane, a 40-year-old taxi driver from Bournemouth, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a fare. The abuse of his position of trust shocked the community.

The assault occurred while the girl was returning home late at night; Ferhane deviated from the route and touched her inappropriately. She escaped at a stop and contacted Dorset Police, who traced the taxi via GPS and CCTV. Ferhane was arrested at his depot.

The trial revealed Ferhane's exploitation of the vulnerable passenger. The judge commented, 'As a driver, you were entrusted with her safety, which you betrayed horrifically.' Charged with sexual assault under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, evidence included the victim's distress and physical traces.

Assault during a paid taxi ride.
Victim was a 17-year-old female passenger.
Licence revoked post-conviction.

Sentenced on 7 July 2023, Ferhane received a custodial term. The case prompted reviews of taxi safety protocols. Source: Offenders.org.uk database, O-4078.

Location

City: Bournemouth

County: Dorset

Case Details

Police Force: Dorset Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Algeria

Confidence: 80%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Dorset Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: offenders.org.uk

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