In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Sabjan Burkazi, then 30, of Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was remanded in custody following a “serious” attempt to abduct a teenage girl. Appearing at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, Burkazi admitted to a series of predatory and indecent offences after being fought off by his “brave” victim.
The investigation established that on 18 August 2025, Burkazi targeted the girl in a Tunstall alleyway, grabbing her and attempting to drag her toward his home. The victim fought back, and Burkazi fled to his residence when a member of the public spotted the altercation. Following his arrest, police learned that the defendant had been stalking the survivor for several months, repeatedly approaching her in the street to demand her phone number and social media details. A forensic search of Burkazi’s phone also uncovered three “vile” indecent images of children.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the victim’s resistance was a fundamental factor in preventing a potentially more “serious” outcome. The judge noted that the defendant’s persistent stalking had caused the teenage girl significant alarm and distress over a prolonged period. The prosecution, supported by Staffordshire Police, emphasised that the discovery of child abuse material on his device further demonstrated his “reprehensible” and predatory interests.
The judge noted that Burkazi had pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, stalking involving “serious” alarm or distress, and three counts of making an indecent photograph of a child. The prosecution emphasised that the defendant posed a high risk to the community, particularly to young females in the Tunstall area. For his crimes in Stoke-on-Trent, the court determined that a substantial custodial sentence would be considered at the final hearing.
Convictions and Legal Status
For his crimes in England, Sabjan Burkazi has been processed for:
- Sentencing Status: Remanded in prison to be sentenced on 24 February 2026.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated upon his conviction.
- SHPO: Expected to be made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order at sentencing.
- Convictions: Admitted stalking, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and three counts of making indecent images of a child.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Burkazi is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Staffordshire Police and the prison estate. Due to the “serious” nature of the physical abduction attempt and his history of stalking, his management in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, is subject to high-level oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Burkazi must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, upon any eventual release. Authorities state that his “reprehensible” behaviour in public spaces makes him a “serious” priority for monitoring. Any further legal developments or the final sentence length will be reported following his court appearance on February 24.
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