Eerie CCTV shows predator tracking woman through streets before sex attack

Eerie CCTV has captured the chilling moment a sexual predator tracked a young woman through the streets before attempting to rape her in his car. Ghulan Mohammed, 36, was in Leicester city centre when he spotted a woman in her 20s stumbling along a path after being separated from her friends. The disturbing footage shows Mohammed following the woman in his car before approaching her. He then walked with the victim for an hour before convincing her to get into his car in the early hours of December 18, 2023.

After coercing the victim into his car, Mohammed drove to a remote area where he sexually assaulted her and attempted to rape her. The horrifying incident was captured on CCTV showing the woman desperately trying to escape by banging on the window of a petrol station and pushing Mohammed away. Despite her efforts, Mohammed forced her back into the car. Fortunately, the brave victim managed to send her friends live location notifications and voice notes, pleading for help. Her friends swiftly arrived at the scene, rescued her from the car, and Mohammed fled the area.

The victim, covered in mud and bruises, had used a translation app on her phone to beg Mohammed to stop the abuse, saying, “Give me my clothes back,” and “take me home.” Detectives sifted through hours of CCTV footage to identify Mohammed, leading to his arrest at his home in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffs the next day. Following a trial, he was found guilty of attempted rape, sexual touching, theft, and fraud, resulting in a sentence of seven years and three months at Northampton Crown Court.

The victim’s swift reporting of the incident enabled a quick investigation, highlighting the critical role her friends played in her rescue. Despite overwhelming evidence against him, Mohammed chose not to admit his actions, causing further trauma to the victim during the trial. The Crown Prosecution Service described Mohammed as a dangerous sexual predator and praised the victim for her extraordinary courage during the attack and subsequent assistance in the investigation and prosecution.

In conclusion, the harrowing case of Ghulan Mohammed highlights the importance of swift reporting and the valuable role of friends in ensuring the safety and rescue of victims of sexual assault. The bravery and resilience of the victim underscore the importance of supporting and believing survivors of such heinous crimes to bring perpetrators to justice and prevent further offences. Such incidents serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for ongoing efforts to combat sexual violence and ensure the safety and protection of all members of society.