In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Tadi Alemeyeha, then 23, originally from Eritrea/Ethiopia, was sentenced to 18 months in prison. On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, Alemeyeha appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to sexual assault. At the time of the offence, he was residing at the Britannia Country House Hotel on Palatine Road in Didsbury, Greater Manchester, which was being used to house asylum seekers.
The investigation established that the “vicious” attack occurred in August 2025, only a few weeks after Alemeyeha had arrived in the UK. The prosecution reported that Alemeyeha followed a woman before violently grabbing her as she attempted to move away. He tried to kiss her and, after she managed to break free, he put his finger to his lips and made a “chilling” cut-throat gesture to threaten her into silence. Despite his initial claims that the woman had made advances toward him, CCTV footage emphasised that there was “no interaction” between them prior to his predatory pursuit.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
Judge Matthew Corbett-Jones emphasised that the victim had described Alemeyeha “staring at her and looking up and down her body” in a way that made her understandably uncomfortable. The court reported that the defendant stood so close to the woman she could feel him “pressed against her.” The victim, in her statement, emphasised the “despicable” impact of the assault, revealing she now suffers from daily panic attacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety that has affected her day-to-day life.
The prosecution emphasised that the woman sustained continuing pain in her left shoulder after banging it while struggling to escape Alemeyeha’s grip. While the defence emphasised that the defendant had been granted leave to remain and had “hopes and aspirations” for his life in the UK, the judge emphasised that the “severe psychological harm” and the “vile” threats made to the victim required a custodial sentence. For his crimes in Didsbury, the court determined that Alemeyeha posed a significant risk to public safety.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Tadi Alemeyeha was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 18 months in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for 10 years.
- Restraining Order: A court order was imposed to prevent any future contact with the victim.
- Conviction: Pled guilty to one count of sexual assault.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Alemeyeha is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Greater Manchester Police and the prison estate. Due to the predatory nature of his stalking and the “vicious” cut-throat threat used to intimidate his victim, his status is under high-level scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Alemeyeha must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his future residence. Authorities state that his history of “vile” behaviour so soon after arriving in the country necessitates strict oversight by immigration and policing teams. Any breach of his registration conditions, his restraining order, or his licence terms upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to Minshull Street Crown Court.
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