A CHILD abuser has been put behind bars after a young boy was admitted to hospital with facial injuries.

Riyadur Rahman, of Grays, was sentenced to 23 months in prison at Basildon Crown Court last Monday after admitting to child cruelty.

A team of specialist police officers launched an investigation after a young boy was taken to hospital with several injuries and facial bruising in August 2018.

The offences, which occurred in Southend, led to Rahman being arrested in relation to an unrelated charge of cruelty to a minor in January last year.

The 29-year-old denied any wrongdoing but later admitted the charge in August last year.


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PC Jack Bronsdon, who is the public protection officer who led the investigation, said: “Any concerns raised to us about the welfare of any child will always be investigated by officers from our Child Abuse Investigation Team.”

PC Bronsdon continued: “It’s a team dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable children who cannot speak up for themselves and securing justice for any child in a similar situation.

“Rahman initially denied his involvement in the abhorrent treatment of an innocent child, but he admitted his guilt and he has been rightly punished for his actions.”

Rahman is now serving his sentence at HMP Chelmsford.