A guy, Momade Jussab, has been convicted and imprisoned for sexually assaulting a lady while she was asleep on a flight.
Momade Jussab, 66, was seated adjacent to the passenger on the flight to London Gatwick Airport from Doha, Qatar.
The victim, whose identity cannot be disclosed for legal reasons, had not previously seen Momade Jussab.
She regained consciousness during the flight to discover that he was perpetrating sexual assault against her.
Upon landing, she reported her encounter to the authorities and received assistance from specially trained cops.
The police conducted an investigation, resulting in the arrest of Momade Jussab.
Momade Jussab, residing at Swinfield Close, Feltham, was indicted on one count of assault by penetration and two counts of sexual assault.
Following a trial at Lewes Crown Court, he was convicted on Friday, 29 March. He is scheduled for sentencing in May.
The court was informed of the incident that occurred on September 28 of the previous year.
The victim recalled how cabin lights were switched off and most passengers were asleep during the flight when the sexual assaults took place.
Speaking after the case, Detective Constable Kate Bailey from the Crawley Safeguarding Investigations Unit, said: “I would like to praise the victim for her courage to come forward and report her experience.
“This was a shocking incident and a crime which has a long-term impact on the victim and other victims like her.
“We were determined to get justice in this case, and we are pleased with the verdict.
“We encourage all victims of sexual offences to come forward and report their experience to the police.”
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