Man wanted in Germany jailed for sexually assaulting woman in Derry
A man who is wanted in Germany and currently on the Sex Offender's Register for 7 years has been jailed at Derry Magistrate's Court today after he admitted sexually assaulting a member of staff of an organisation designed to assist him.
Ahmed Yaasim Abdikarim (36) whose address was given as Maghaberry Prison admitted one count of sexual assault that occurred on April 30 this year.
He also admitted the theft of a bike valued at £700 on November 11, 2024 and being a sex offender failing to notify police of his address on January 14.
The court heard the victim had gone to an address to carry out a welfare check on the defendant on April 30.
In the course of that the defendant was alleged to have rubbed the woman's arm making her 'uncomfortable ' and then rubbed her back while asking questions about her breasts.
A female resident of the premises shouted at the defendant to stop.
The defendant made admissions at first then denied doing anything wrong.
As regards the theft the court heard the bike's owner left it outside a supermarket and the defendant lifted it and it had never been recovered.
Defence barrister Kelly Doherty said initially there had been confusion with the defendant making admissions and then denials.
She said the behaviour was 'very concerning'.
District Judge Conor Heaney said the offending was aggravated by the fact the woman was in her place of employment.
He told Abdikarim that upon his release he is to notify police of his address within three days.
He was jailed for 9 months and ordered sign the Sex Offender's Register for 7 years.