A shocking case of abuse by a carer towards a disabled man has come to light in court. Enow Tambe, 33, along with another carer, was responsible for looking after a 60-year-old man with learning difficulties and blindness. The vulnerable man required constant care and resided in supported accommodation, as reported by MEN. The distressing incidents were captured on CCTV installed by the man’s sister, who had concerns about his treatment. The footage revealed Tambe shouting at the man, threatening him, poking him, and even laughing as he urinated on the floor.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Tambe pleaded guilty to causing ill-treatment as a carer, and he was sentenced to 11 months in prison. The victim, described as having learning difficulties and blindness, received care round-the-clock, including support from two carers during the day and one at night. The court was told that the quality of care significantly deteriorated when Tambe was on duty, leading to distressing encounters for the vulnerable man. Prosecutors detailed the disturbing events that unfolded during Tambe’s shift, including threats to shave the man’s head, physical intimidation, and emotional abuse.
The harrowing footage showed the victim pleading for compassion, while Tambe continued to harass and mistreat him. Despite the man’s distress and pleas for mercy, Tambe persisted in his abusive behaviour, even going as far as allowing the man to urinate on the floor and laughing at his humiliation. Tambe’s actions were described as a “barrage of emotional and physical abuse” that persisted throughout the day until the night shift took over. Defence counsel Michael Johnson acknowledged the unacceptable behaviour, attributing it to the challenging nature of caring for individuals with disabilities.
Sentencing Tambe, Recorder Phillip Barnes condemned his actions as a breach of trust and an abuse of a seriously vulnerable individual. The judge highlighted Tambe’s background in social care, emphasising the betrayal of his knowledge and expertise in perpetrating such abuse. Tambe was found to have targeted the victim, who was unable to defend himself due to his disabilities, in a sustained campaign of mistreatment. The court also took into account the mitigating circumstances, such as the unexpected shift change following a personal loss experienced by Tambe.
Despite expressing remorse and shame for his actions, Tambe was accountable for the emotional and physical harm inflicted on the victim. Recorder Barnes underscored the severity of Tambe’s misconduct, which not only tarnished his professional reputation but also violated the trust placed in him as a caregiver. The sentencing served as a stark reminder of the duty of care owed to vulnerable individuals and the severe consequences of breaching that trust. Tambe, residing in Moss Lane, was sentenced to 11 months in prison for his reprehensible conduct towards the disabled man.
The distressing case shed light on the importance of upholding dignity and respect in caregiving roles, particularly when vulnerable individuals rely on compassionate support for their well-being.
Sources:
– Wales Online
– Manchester Evening News (MEN)