A self-employed taxi driver from Hastings has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences following a trial.

Abdulhamid Alammar, 34, of the Baldslow area of St Leonards on Sea, was convicted of sexual assault and causing a person to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity following a trial at Lewes Crown Court. The offences took place in Hastings in late 2024.

The jury found him not guilty of false imprisonment.

The court heard that on the evening of 29 November 2024, a woman in her 30s had booked a taxi home from a friend’s address. She was collected by Alammar, who instead of driving her to her requested destination, drove her to a secluded location. There he sexually assaulted her.

The offences came to light when officers were investigating a separate sexual assault reported in April 2025 by another woman in Hastings.

Once the November incident was disclosed to police, the victim was supported by specially trained officers and an investigation was launched.

Alammar was arrested and charged in relation to the November incident. At the time, he was already remanded in custody charged with the April 2025 allegations.

He faced trial over the April offences in October 2025 and was convicted of sexual assault and acquitted of rape and sexual assault by penetration. He remained remanded in custody pending trial for the November offences.

On Friday (6 March) following a trial at Lewes Crown Court, Alammar was found guilty of sexual assault and causing a person to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity in relation to the November 2025 incident. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced in relation to both convictions at Lewes Crown Court, on a date to be confirmed.

Detective Constable Christina Bales, of the Hastings Safeguarding Investigation Unit, said: “These were serious and predatory offences committed against women who should have felt safe. I would like to commend the victims for their courage in coming forward and supporting the investigation.

“We remain committed to ensuring victims of sexual offences receive support and that offenders are brought before the courts.”

Police continue to encourage anyone who has been the victim of sexual offences to report it. Reports can be made online or by calling 101. In an emergency always call 999. Victims will be listened to, supported and treated with respect.

For more information visit: Support after rape and sexual assault | Sussex Police

If you are a victim of sexual offending in Sussex, we and our partners will do all we can to support you. There are a range of independent partner services, including:

• Survivors Network: providing emotional and practical support.
• Life Centre: trauma-informed therapy and counselling services.
• Mankind: dedicated support for male victim-survivors delivered by men.
• Veritas Justice: independent support for victims of stalking

Find out more about the free support available to victim-survivors of crime on the Safe Space Sussex website.