A chilling eight-month stalking ordeal has left a woman in Erdington terrified to step outside her home, following a series of disturbing actions by 21-year-old Mahammed Younis.
What began as an awkward gesture—leaving flowers and a gift bag—quickly spiraled into an unsettling pattern of harassment. Younis, of Slade Road, escalated his behavior by parking outside the victim’s home, staring intently, and blasting loud music late into the night.
Despite her pleas for him to stop, Younis persisted, sending an overwhelming 210 voicenotes in a single day and numerous WhatsApp messages professing to be her “secret admirer.” His harassment extended to calling her multiple times daily and even setting off fireworks near her residence.
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The victim and Younis had attended the same school but shared no friendship or romantic history. Throughout the stalking period—from March to November 2025—the woman became increasingly frightened, often avoiding leaving her house when Younis was nearby.
Initially denying the severity of his actions, Younis changed his plea to guilty at the outset of his trial. Prosecutors described his conduct as “persistent action over a long period” that caused significant alarm and distress to the woman.
Following his arrest for loitering and stalking, Younis claimed he had done “nothing wrong,” misunderstanding that stalking does not require verbal contact to be damaging.
A man of previously good character but recently convicted for criminal damage in a separate case, Younis accepted that his behavior was inappropriate. His solicitor described him as immature, admitting Younis had hoped to “swoon” the woman into a relationship—a tactic that backfired disastrously.
The court handed Younis a two-year community order paired with a restraining order lasting the same duration. Additionally, he must complete 30 rehabilitation activity days, 100 hours of unpaid work, and pay £250 in prosecution costs alongside a £114 victim surcharge.
This case highlights the profound impact of stalking on victims and the legal consequences that can follow when such behavior persists despite clear rejection.