Former teacher jailed for 25 years for child abuse offences

Syed Shahreear Ahmed, 37, of Mossford Lane, Barkingside, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment after being convicted of 37 further child sexual abuse offences. The offences included rape, sexual assault, and sexual communication with a child. Ahmed was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court following a second trial.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police identified 12 further victims while examining material from Ahmed's mobile phones. The investigation was initiated in May 2023 after two teenage girls reported concerns. Offences identified by police date back to 2019.

Ahmed, a former maths teacher, used fake online identities and altered photographs to groom girls aged between 13 and 16. He arranged meetings and sexually abused them. The convictions mean Ahmed has now been found guilty of 56 offences relating to 18 victims.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Kelleher of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command stated, "This case is a stark reminder to parents that people online may not always be who they claim to be." Police believe there may be more victims and have asked anyone with information to come forward.