In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Abdulhamid Alammar, 34, of the Baldslow area of St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, was convicted of multiple sexual assaults involving his role as a taxi driver. On 6 March 2026, the defendant appeared at Lewes Crown Court where he was found guilty of sexual assault and causing a person to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity. It was reported that Alammar, a self-employed driver, used his vehicle to kidnap a passenger and drive her to a secluded location in Hastings to carry out the attacks.
The investigation established that the first incident occurred on 29 November 2024, after a woman in her 30s booked a taxi home. Sussex Police reported that instead of taking her to her destination, Alammar drove to a remote area to assault her. The prosecution reported that these crimes only came to light during a separate investigation into a second sexual assault reported by another woman in Hastings in April 2025. Alammar was already in custody for the April offences when he was charged with the November attacks.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Alammar exploited his position as a taxi driver to target lone women. Lewes Crown Court heard how the defendant systematically ignored requested destinations to facilitate his predatory behaviour. The investigation established that in a previous trial in October 2025, Alammar was convicted of sexual assault related to the April incident, though he was acquitted of rape. His latest conviction in March 2026 confirms a persistent pattern of seeking out and assaulting women within the Hastings and St Leonards areas.
The Sentencing Judge noted that Alammar’s actions represented a severe breach of public trust, as taxi drivers are expected to provide safe passage. For his actions in Hastings, Alammar has been remanded in custody. The judge noted that he will be sentenced for both sets of convictions—the April 2025 assault and the November 2024 offences—on a date yet to be confirmed, with a significant custodial term expected to reflect the serial nature of his offending.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Abdulhamid Alammar is as follows:
- Legal Status: Convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault (2025 and 2026); Remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements will be activated for life upon sentencing.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at Lewes Crown Court following investigations by Sussex Police.
- Criminal Record: Sexual assault; Causing a person to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.
- Origin: Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Alammar will be managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the National Probation Service in East Sussex. Due to the predatory nature of his conduct in Hastings and his use of a licensed vehicle to commit crimes, his management is subject to intensive scrutiny. Authorities state that his taxi licence has been revoked and his lifelong inclusion on the Sex Offenders Register will ensure he is permanently barred from any future role in public transport or private hire.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Alammar must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the rest of his life once sentenced. Authorities state that his history of sexual violence in St Leonards-on-Sea necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to work in a position of trust or engage in inappropriate behaviour in Hastings or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for further incarceration.
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