Muhammad Farhan Shabbir

In a disturbing case of child sexual exploitation, Muhammad Farhan Shabbir, aged 25, has been convicted alongside his brother of assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Colindale. The trial at Harrow Crown Court concluded on 24 October 2013 with guilty verdicts for sexual assault, bringing some measure of justice to the young victim who endured repeated abuse.

The offences committed by Muhammad Farhan Shabbir occurred between January and March 2011, targeting the vulnerable teenager during a period when she was particularly at risk. The case came to light after the victim confided in a school teacher about the assaults, leading to swift action by the Metropolitan Police. This disclosure was pivotal, as it initiated the chain of events that resulted in the arrests and subsequent prosecution of the perpetrators.

Muhammad Farhan Shabbir was apprehended at his home address on 14 December 2011, while his brother turned himself in at Wembley Police Station. The siblings were bailed pending further investigation and charged on 26 June 2013. The court proceedings revealed the timeline of the abuses, with both men denying the charges but ultimately being found guilty by the jury. They were cleared of one additional count of sexual assault against the same victim.

Commenting on the case, Detective Constable Luke Williams from the Child Abuse Investigation Command stated: 'The vulnerable young victim in this case showed great courage in coming forward. The Metropolitan Police will tirelessly pursue offenders who exploit the most vulnerable in society.' The investigation was handled meticulously by the Metropolitan Police, emphasising their dedication to child protection.

The sentencing hearing for Muhammad Farhan Shabbir and his brother is set for 22 November 2013 at Harrow Crown Court. Coverage of the conviction appeared in the Times Series on 25 October 2013, noting the gravity of the offences and the involvement of a former police employee in the crimes. Details of the assaults remain limited in public reports to safeguard the anonymity of the minor involved.