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Vape Shop Manager Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Underage Girls
Vape shop manager jailed for 8 years after sexually assaulting teens who came to buy illegal e-cigarettes.
In brief
Vape shop manager jailed for 8 years after sexually assaulting teens who came to buy illegal e-cigarettes. Dilshaw Omar Kawani, 53, was jailed for eight years after sexually assaulting underage girls who came to his shop to illegally get e-cigarettes. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Vape Shop Manager Jailed
Dilshaw Omar Kawani, 53, was jailed for eight years after sexually assaulting underage girls who came to his shop to illegally get e-cigarettes.
Seven Sexual Assault Charges
Kawani was found guilty of seven offences of sexual assault and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity at Bournemouth Crown Court.
Shop Location and Activities
Kawani ran Parkstone Mini Market on Ashley Road, Poole, and would often give free vapes to teenage girls to facilitate his assault.
Victim Accounts
One teenage girl said Kawani had sexually touched her under her clothes after giving her a free vape in January 2025.
Multiple Assaults
Another teenager said she had been sexually assaulted on multiple occasions by Kawani, who the girls referred to as 'Boss man', while giving her free vapes.
Illegal Vapes with THC
Some of the vapes Kawani distributed contained the Class B drug tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
Police Action
Dorset Police arrested Kawani after they were made aware of the abuse and Parkstone Mini Market was subsequently closed after a joint operation with Trading Standards.
Illegal Vapes Seized
The authorities confirmed that illegal vapes were seized from the property. The shop has since reopened under new management.
12-Year Sexual Harm Order
Kawani was also handed a 12-year sexual harm prevention order at his sentencing hearing on October 15.
Police Statement
Detective Inspector Ross McNamee said the sentence marks the conclusion of a determined investigation into offences that caused significant harm to children in the community.
Victim Bravery
Officers commended the 'bravery' of the victims for coming forward and assisting throughout the investigation and court process.
Police Commitment
Dorset Police remain unwavering in their commitment to safeguarding young people and will relentlessly pursue those who seek to exploit or abuse them.
Victim Support
The victims' bravery has been instrumental in ensuring Kawani has been brought to justice and helping to protect other children from harm.
Here's the gist
Dilshaw Omar Kawani, 53, was jailed for eight years after sexually assaulting underage girls who came to his shop to illegally get e-cigarettes.
