Abdulhamid Alammar, 34, of the Baldslow area in St Leonards, picked up the woman in her 30s who requested a taxi from a friend’s address on November 29, 2024.
Alammar drove her to a secluded location where he sexually assaulted her.
The offences came to light when officers were investigating a separate sexual assault reported in April 2025 by another woman in Hastings.
Once the November incident was disclosed to police, the victim was supported by specially trained officers and an investigation was launched.
Alammar was arrested and charged in relation to the November incident. At the time, he was already remanded in custody charged with the April 2025 allegations.
He faced trial over the April offences in October 2025 and was convicted of sexual assault and acquitted of rape and sexual assault by penetration. He remained remanded in custody pending trial for the November offences.
On Friday, March 6, following a trial at Lewes Crown Court, Alammar was found guilty of sexual assault and causing a person to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity in relation to the November 2024 incident.
The jury found him not guilty of false imprisonment.
He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced in relation to both convictions at Lewes Crown Court, on a date to be confirmed.
Detective Constable Christina Bales, of the Hastings Safeguarding Investigation Unit, said: “These were serious and predatory offences committed against women who should have felt safe. I would like to commend the victims for their courage in coming forward and supporting the investigation.
“We remain committed to ensuring victims of sexual offences receive support and that offenders are brought before the courts.”
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police continue to encourage anyone who has been the victim of sexual offences to report it.
“Reports can be made online or by calling 101. In an emergency always call 999. Victims will be listened to, supported and treated with respect.”
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