In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Faisul Baruud, 31, was jailed for three years and three months for the predatory grooming and sexual assault of a 15-year-old schoolgirl. On appearing at Teesside Crown Court on Friday, 20 March 2026, the defendant—known locally as Jamal—was sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual assault. It was reported that Baruud targeted the child through exploitation, using his Range Rover to drive her around and taking her to his flat on Durham Road, Stockton, where he supplied her with alcohol and drugs.
The investigation established the “deceptive” and manipulative nature of Baruud’s conduct in Teesside. Cleveland Police reported that Baruud groomed the girl by telling her she was “wife material” and that he “loved” her before drugging her with cocaine and temazepam. The prosecution reported that Baruud was intercepted by officers at 1:45am on 15 January 2025, as he travelled through Stockton town centre with the child, who was so intoxicated she could not identify herself or her location.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Baruud’s actions involved a calculated “exploitation” of a minor. Teesside Crown Court heard that after being safeguarded by police, the girl was taken to the hospital, where toxicology tests confirmed the presence of Class A drugs and sedatives in her system. The investigation established that Baruud had sexually assaulted the victim while she was in this vulnerable, drug-induced state at his residence on Durham Road.
The Sentencing Judge noted the severity of the grooming process used to trap the schoolgirl. For his actions in Stockton, Baruud was handed a custodial sentence of 39 months. The judge noted that Baruud’s predatory behavior necessitated a long-term restraining order and strict monitoring to protect other young people in the Teesside area from similar “deceptive” tactics.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Faisul Baruud is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 3 years and 3 months (Sentenced March 2026).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for 10 years.
- Restraining Order: 5 years (Protecting the victim).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Teesside Crown Court following a Cleveland Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Sexual assault of a child.
- Alias: “Jamal”.
- Origin: Durham Road, Stockton-on-Tees.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Baruud is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) to ensure the safety of the community upon his eventual release. Due to the nature of his conduct in Stockton, which involved the “deceptive” use of a luxury vehicle and his home to facilitate the drugging and abuse of a child, his management is a priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his 10-year registration and 5-year restraining order are critical tools to ensure he is legally barred from any unsupervised contact with minors or his victim.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Baruud must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of “deceptive” grooming in Stockton necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach a minor, provide drugs to a young person, or fail to disclose his location to the authorities will result in immediate arrest and an instant return to the prison system.
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