FORFAR MAN JUNAIID MUSTAFA CONVICTED OF CHILD ABUSE, ANIMAL CRUELTY AND STALKING IN SCOTLAND

A man from Forfar, Junaid Mustafa, has been at the center of a series of disturbing criminal allegations involving child abuse, stalking, and cruelty towards animals. His criminal history and recent convictions have cast a dark shadow over the community, raising serious concerns about ongoing threats and abuse.

Mustafa, aged 40, was brought before Forfar Sheriff Court in 2021, where he was found guilty of assaulting his six-year-old daughter. The assault involved repeatedly striking her on the head with a leather slider sandal, a form of physical abuse that shocked those involved in the case. Under the provisions of Section 38(1) of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, Mustafa was sentenced to a 12-month Community Payback Order, a penalty designed to serve as both punishment and rehabilitation.

However, court documents, social work reports, and a formal letter from the child's mother reveal a far more troubling pattern of sustained abuse that extended beyond the initial incident. The allegations detail a series of violent and neglectful acts committed against three children, whose ages ranged from 2 to 6, as well as a German Shepherd puppy. The mother described how Mustafa would systematically lock the two youngest children in and out of rooms, often leaving them unfed during contact visits. One particularly distressing account involved her 4-year-old son, whose nose was reportedly burst open during an attack, with Mustafa also choking and slapping him. All three children were subjected to physical violence, including punching, slapping, kicking, and emotional torment over extended periods.

One of the most harrowing descriptions involves Mustafa forcing his six-year-old daughter to sit in a kitchen chair while he repeatedly beat her with a leather slider, a brutal act that underscores the severity of his violence. In addition to his abuse of children, Mustafa is accused of violently mistreating a young German Shepherd puppy. Witnesses have reported that he kicked the dog repeatedly in the stomach, pulled its ears, and punched it during episodes of rage, demonstrating a pattern of animal cruelty that adds to his troubling profile.

Despite his criminal record and documented history of violence and abuse, Mustafa is believed to be actively working in several takeaway restaurants in Forfar, including establishments such as Wo Kee and Koh-i-Noor. Allegations have emerged that during delivery shifts, he has taken phone numbers from receipts, particularly from young female customers, some as young as 16, and sent them unsolicited, inappropriate messages and images. This behavior raises serious concerns about his conduct and potential predatory tendencies.

Although court-ordered contact with his children has been denied, the mother reports that Mustafa continues to follow and intimidate them around Forfar. Witnesses say he has been seen giving the middle finger, shouting abuse, and attempting to frighten the children, actions that perpetuate a climate of fear and harassment.

Further allegations include Mustafa’s previous charges of domestic abuse and coercive control, which involved stalking his former partner, attempting to kick down her door, and standing outside her residence for hours when she tried to leave the relationship. These incidents paint a picture of a man with a long history of controlling and violent behavior.

Additional reports detail Mustafa’s involvement in violent assaults on a disabled man, an amputee, during which he allegedly took the man’s crutches and attacked him with them. In another incident, the same victim was assaulted again, this time in the company of Mustafa’s new partner and father-in-law, further illustrating a pattern of aggressive and violent conduct.

Despite his convictions and ongoing troubling behavior, Mustafa continues to operate publicly within the community. His current partner, with whom he is raising children, was reportedly aware of his criminal history and charges before entering into the relationship. This ongoing situation has prompted calls from police and safeguarding services for the public to come forward with any information or concerns.

Police Scotland and local authorities urge anyone who has experienced inappropriate contact from Junaid Mustafa or has witnessed concerning behavior to contact Police Scotland at 101 or to report anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. The community’s safety and the protection of vulnerable individuals remain a priority as authorities continue their investigations.