UNITED KINGDOM
This is Lancashire
By Jessica Cree, Crime reporter
AN ISLAMIC tutor who inappropriately touched a pupil during lessons has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Suleman Maknojioa, of Audley Range, Blackburn, was found guilty of five counts of sexual activity with a child after a week-long trial.
Preston Crown Court heard how the defendant, 40, rubbed the girl’s lower leg, and touched her upper leg on top of her clothing.
He also touched the youngster on her chest area underneath her headscarf which she wore for prayers.
Maknojioa had denied the allegations, saying he only ever touched the girl to show encouragement.
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