A former sports coach at a school in Horsham has been sentenced for a child sex offence.
Ajaz Karim worked at Christ’s Hospital School between 1983 and 1993 and was jailed for 21 months on Friday (13 December) when appearing before Lewes Crown Court.
On 29 November he was found guilty of one count of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14.
Police received the report in November 2022 that Karim, 70, of Broadlove Lane, Greater London, abused a girl, who is now aged in her 40s, when she was 12 and 13.
Karim was asked to attend a voluntary interview and following a complex investigation, he was charged in December 2023.
Following a four-day trial, which began on 25 November at Lewes Crown Court, Karim was found guilty by the jury on one count of indecent assault on a girl.
The jury were unable to reach a verdict on the second count of indecent assault of a girl.
Detective Constable Rebecca Wilde, of Sussex Police’s Complex Abuse Unit, said:
“Ajaz Karim abused the trust of his victim as a school coach.
“The victim has shown incredible bravery to assist with our investigation and to report the crimes committed against her.
“Ultimately, it was thanks to her courage that we were able to secure Karim’s jail sentence.
“If you or anyone you know is a victim of a sexual offence – no matter when it was – please report to the police.
“You will be heard, we will support you and we will do everything we can to get you justice.”
Report online, via 101 or call 999 in an emergency.
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