EHMAD ALGUET SENTENCED TO 13 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN POOLE
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Poole Rapist
In August 2008, a significant and disturbing case concluded at Bournemouth Crown Court involving Ehmad Alguet, a 44-year-old man residing on Esmonde Way in Canford Heath, Poole. The court found him guilty of heinous crimes, including the rape of a young girl and a series of 16 sexual assaults committed over a span of seven years. The verdict was reached after a jury deliberated for eight hours, ultimately returning a majority decision of 10 to 2 in favor of guilt on all 17 counts.
Judge Christopher Harvey Clark QC addressed the court, describing Alguet’s actions as habitual and deeply disturbing. He emphasized that the 16 sexual assault charges were representative of a pattern of covert and predatory behavior. The judge highlighted that the most serious offense, the rape, was committed when the victim was only 14 years old. The judge characterized Alguet’s conduct as “revolting and disgusting,” noting that it culminated in this particularly egregious act.
Furthermore, the judge pointed out that Alguet harbored a “perverted obsession” with internet websites depicting sexual activity involving young girls. This obsession was considered a contributing factor to his criminal behavior. The court also noted that Alguet’s actions were in direct contradiction to the teachings of Islam, which he claimed to follow, adding a layer of moral and religious violation to his crimes.
During the trial, Alguet, who had no prior convictions, was visibly distressed and broke down in tears while denying the allegations of abuse and rape. In a bizarre attempt to justify his actions, he claimed that his online searches for illegal pornography were motivated by a desire to locate missing toddler Madeleine McCann. This explanation was met with skepticism by the court.
The judge sentenced Alguet to a total of 13 years in prison—10 years for the rape and an additional three years for the other 16 sexual assault counts. He ordered that Alguet serve half of his sentence in custody, with the remaining half on license. Additionally, Alguet was ordered to be placed on the sex offenders register for life. The judge expressed gratitude to the jury, the prosecution, the defense, and the court translator for their roles in the case, and extended his thanks to the officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of this disturbing case.
Judge Christopher Harvey Clark QC addressed the court, describing Alguet’s actions as habitual and deeply disturbing. He emphasized that the 16 sexual assault charges were representative of a pattern of covert and predatory behavior. The judge highlighted that the most serious offense, the rape, was committed when the victim was only 14 years old. The judge characterized Alguet’s conduct as “revolting and disgusting,” noting that it culminated in this particularly egregious act.
Furthermore, the judge pointed out that Alguet harbored a “perverted obsession” with internet websites depicting sexual activity involving young girls. This obsession was considered a contributing factor to his criminal behavior. The court also noted that Alguet’s actions were in direct contradiction to the teachings of Islam, which he claimed to follow, adding a layer of moral and religious violation to his crimes.
During the trial, Alguet, who had no prior convictions, was visibly distressed and broke down in tears while denying the allegations of abuse and rape. In a bizarre attempt to justify his actions, he claimed that his online searches for illegal pornography were motivated by a desire to locate missing toddler Madeleine McCann. This explanation was met with skepticism by the court.
The judge sentenced Alguet to a total of 13 years in prison—10 years for the rape and an additional three years for the other 16 sexual assault counts. He ordered that Alguet serve half of his sentence in custody, with the remaining half on license. Additionally, Alguet was ordered to be placed on the sex offenders register for life. The judge expressed gratitude to the jury, the prosecution, the defense, and the court translator for their roles in the case, and extended his thanks to the officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of this disturbing case.