Saed Mohammed is now behind bars for the horrific attack
A sick predator who beat up and sexually assaulted a pensioner as she litter picked in a Sheffield park has been put behind bars.
Saed Mohammed punched and kicked the woman, who is in her 80s, before dragging her into nearby bushes and sexually assaulting her. The woman pleaded with 23-year-old Mohammed to stop the attack in December 2022 in the Firth Park area before he eventually made good his escape.
The woman suffered bruises and a cut to her face which required stitches. She was left traumatised by the attack and South Yorkshire Police say she later suffered a brain injury which was thought to have happened as a result of the horrific attack.
Investigating officer DC Arron Connolly said: “The victim used to be very independent but now needs help carrying out basic daily tasks.
“It has completely changed her life and she no longer feels safe doing her litter picks in the park. Her family have also been affected by the pure brutality of the attack inflicted on her and they are continuing to support her on her road to recovery.”
The Asian Mohammed, with The Oval in Sheffield Heritage was traced by detectives after they found his mobile phone close to the scene of the crime. He admitted section 18 grievous bodily harm and sexual assault and was jailed for 10 years at Sheffield Crown Court last week.
Acting Detective Sergeant Megan Pryce said: “This was a violent, prolonged and disturbing attack on an elderly female doing a litter pick in her local park. I can only commend the extreme bravery the victim made throughout the attack and through this court process.
“The officer in charge of the investigation (OIC) , the team and other departments worked for several days on this investigation doing work at the scene, witness enquiries and CCTV trawls throughout the area. The OIC has done a brilliant and thorough investigation to lead us to this conviction which will see a dangerous individual like Mohamed spend years behind bars.”
DC Connolly added: “The judge commended the woman’s bravery in this incident and I would also like to praise her resilience and stoicism following a traumatic attack that must have been incredibly terrifying.
“I can’t comprehend what she went through and the terror she must have endured at the hands of Mohamed. She is an inspiration and I am pleased Mohamed is behind bars so he cannot target and terrorise other potential victims.”