Rugby Man Convicted of Historical Child Sexual Offences

A Rugby man has been found guilty of multiple non-recent sexual offences including indecent assault and gross indecency. Abed Hussain abused his victim when he was in a position of authority over the teenage boy on three separate occasions in 1993.

After reporting the abuse in 2024, an investigation began and the 69-year-old was arrested. He was subsequently charged with: Hussain denied any wrongdoing but was eventually found guilty by a jury of all nine counts at a trial earlier this month.

He will be sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on 18 August. Investigating officer, Detective Constable Ben Filipinski, from our Domestic Abuse, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team said: “Coming forward to disclose offences of this nature takes a huge amount of bravery.

I want to thank the victim in this case for their strength and commitment throughout the investigation. “It was a dreadful ordeal for him to have to go through when he should have been free to enjoy his childhood.

By speaking out, even after so many years, he has made sure Hussain will face the consequences of his actions. “I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to come forward and speak to us.

We will listen to you, and we will investigate." Are you a survivor? It doesn’t matter if the abuse took place this morning or 60 years ago, we want to help you.

If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, you can report this to us in confidence either via our website Further support is also available from independent charities and services including Safeline who offer free, independent and confidential support for anyone affected by or at risk of sexual abuse. Find out more here: Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Warwickshire Police Issued: LM, Communications and Engagement Share