Five men jailed over child abuse in Rochdale
They've been given a total of 55 years behind bars
Last updated 18th Feb 2017
Five men have been jailed for over 55 years, as part of an ongoing investigation to tackle child sexual exploitation in Rochdale.
It's all in connection with offences which took place between 2004 and 2008 against three victims, who were aged between 14 and 16 at the time.
31 year old Ashafaq Yousaf from Rochdale has been found guilty of four counts of rape. He has been sentenced to 19 years in prison.
32 year old Joshim Miah from Rochdale was found guilty of one count of rape. He's been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Ittefaq Yousaf, who's 26 and from Rochdale, has been found guilty of one count of sexual assault, one count of causing a girl to engage in sexual activity and possession of indecent images. He's been given 20 months in prison.
28 year old Mohammed Sadeer from Rochdale has been found guilty of one count of attempted rape. He has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Mohammed Miah, who's 41 and from Doncaster has been found guilty of one count of rape. He has been given 16 years behind bars.
Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Daniels said:
The victims have suffered truly awful ordeals and I cannot speak highly enough of the courage and bravery shown
“This was an extremely complex case and I want to thank the victims for the immense bravery they have shown; we could not have arrived at this point without their courage and support. The process can be emotionally demanding and traumatic for the victims and we do not underestimate this but at the heart of our considerations is the welfare of victims and we have a team of experienced and dedicated officers supporting them through the process to give them the very best service they should rightly expect.
“Tackling the sexual exploitation of children and young people is an absolute priority for Greater Manchester Police, but protecting them is the responsibility of us all. It is crucial that we work together to identify individuals who prey on vulnerable children and empower young people to speak up. Ultimately, these outcomes belong to the victims, who have suffered truly awful ordeals and I cannot speak highly enough of the courage and bravery shown in coming forward and supporting the investigation.”