A groomer is someone who targets and befriends children with the intention of persuading them into a sexual relationship. These individuals often pretend to be children themselves while communicating online with potential victims
Akhtar is “a married man with three children, who has never been in custody and has no previous convictions for offences of this kind”. Really? well that’s ok then! Robin…
Saeed Akhtar, 55, of Back Girlington Road, Girlington, Bradford BD8 9 also known as ‘Sid’, was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of causing or inciting…
“The jury have seen this case for what it was. Clear, determined and insidious grooming.” Judge Durham Hall during sentencing of the Asian Grooming Gang Bradford Basharat Khaliq, 38, of…
Zeeshan Ali has been “heavily convicted”, said Ms Melly, for a variety of offences including burglary, witness intimidation, robbery, drugs offences and taking prohibited items into prison Ms Melly for…
The letter from Usman’s mother was a “moving testimonial from a mother who, just like the victims in this case, is deeply affected and grieving…. But Oh Dear How Sad…
A gang who groomed and raped a 13-year-old girl, using threats to kill and kidnap, have been handed jail terms. The four attackers were aged between 15 and 21 when…
“I don’t believe Telford has a discernible problem compared to other towns. “Child sexual exploitation will be taking place all over the country and Telford is not different to anywhere…
“I had no friends and they were the only people left to talk to. It was a big part of my life and I was scared. I felt like all…
“I was in the back of the car but I was in the middle… I was just scared. I didn’t know what to do, but they’d planned it beforehand. “They…
The abuse involved eight girls, aged 13-15, and took place in Spiceball Park and other areas between 2009 and 2014, the court heard. All the Offenders involved. Mohamed Saleh a…