Seven men used two teenage girls as ‘sex slaves’ in Rochdale | UK News
Seven men have been found guilty of using two teenage girls as “sex slaves” in Rochdale. Their trial at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard evidence in relation to 53 sexual offences, believed to have been committed between 2001 and 2006, over 72 days. One of the victims, who is now in her 30s, told the jury she was labelled a “prostitute” by social services in Rochdale when allegations against the men first came to light. Their trial was told she and the other victim were groomed from the age of 13 and forced to have sex with the men “whenever and wherever” they wanted – including on rancid mattresses, in car parks and alleyways. Both victims were given drugs, alcohol and cigarettes by the men involved, the court heard. They were also introduced to taxi drivers for sexual exploitation. The seven men found guilty, all of whom denied any wrongdoing, include: • Father-of-three Mohammed Zahid, 64, of Station Road, Crumpsall, Manchester. He was found guilty of 20 offences including rape, indecency with a …
