Osamah Al-Haddad, 26, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photos of children
The peadophile argues his life is in danger from the Houthis if he is returned to Yemen (Image: Getty)
An asylum seeker from Yemen who arrived in Britain with depraved child abuse videos on his phone has been spared jail and deportation. Osamah Al-Haddad, 26, had three videos on his phone, including a man having sex with a goat, when he arrived in London last year from Cairo.
Haddad arrived in the country with a student visa before applying for asylum claiming that his father was being sought by the Houthis. Immigration officers found the material as they searched his phone during an asylum screening. Haddad pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photos of children and one count of making a pseudo-photograph of a child.
Haddad arrived at Heathrow Airport with the images in January 2024 (Image: Getty)
Judge Fiona Barrie told him through an Arabic interpreter: “You are 26 years of age and you pleaded guilty to all offences.
“The category-A video involves an act of bestiality, which is grotesque and is depraved.
“You should do well to remember that this is a real child who has experienced this abuse, and those are significant aggravating factors.”
Despite this, Haddad was given just a 30-week suspended sentence, meaning he avoids the one year in prison threshold that can see asylum applications refused.
Haddad was also made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, and 150 hours of unpaid work.
The decision has prompted anger online, with one social media user posting: “What on earth has happened to the justice system in this country. What does it take before we can deport these people who are a danger to our citizens.”
Another added: “Why for gods sake it’s pathetic . Kick him out now .”
A third said simply: “Should be deported.”
Haddad now lives and works in Plymouth whilst his asylum claim is processed (Image: Getty)
John Hunter, defending, said: “The Houthis also asked the defendant where he was because they wanted him to join their army. As a result of that, he then applied for asylum.
“He is not able to return to Yemen, because of his fear of repercussions for refusing to fight.”
According to Mr Hunter, Haddad is now able to work in Plymouth, Devon whilst he awaits the outcome of his asylum application.
He added: “Although the defendant entered the country as an asylum seeker, he is now working in a restaurant.
“He receives a monthly income of around £781. He gives most to his wife and child back in Yemen, and he hopes to bring them to this country to live with him.”
