Ali Alduhlaimi, 41, of Derwent Road West, Liverpool, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for historical child sexual offences following his conviction at Liverpool Crown Court. The charges against Alduhlaimi include oral rape, sexual activity with a child, inciting a child to engage in sexual acts, and causing a child to watch adult content. These offences were committed against a single victim over a six-year period between 2010 and 2016.
Alduhlaimi was also given a restraining order, a sexual harm prevention order, and will be required to register as a sex offender for life. An additional one-year licence period has been added to his sentence.
Detective Inspector Dan McWhinnie, who led the investigation, expressed his relief at the sentencing and praised the victim’s courage. “Alduhlaimi actively sought to evade justice and has shown no remorse for his actions. He will now rightly spend a considerable period of time behind bars. I want to praise the bravery, courage, and strength of his victim in coming forward,” said DI McWhinnie. He added that the conviction underscores the message that it is never too late to report instances of abuse.
DI McWhinnie also urged others who may have experienced historical abuse to come forward, assuring them of the support and advice available to help them seek justice.
For those impacted by sexual violence, a variety of support services are available. Merseyside Police provides assistance through specialist officers, as well as via the Victim Care Merseyside service, which works with local charities. Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside offers support in Liverpool, Sefton, and Wirral and can be reached at 0151 558 1801. For those in St Helens and Knowsley, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside provides support at 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.
The NSPCC (0808 800 5000) and Childline (0800 1111) also offer support for children and young people experiencing sexual or physical abuse.
Anyone wishing to report sexual offences anonymously can visit the Merseyside Police website for guidance on how to do so.
