Grooming gang guilty of raping and abusing girls
Summary
Seven men in Rochdale were found guilty of sexually exploiting two teenage girls over several years. The crimes occurred between 2001 and 2006, and the girls were abused repeatedly by the group. The court heard that the victims were given drugs, alcohol, and places to stay by the men, who mostly worked as market stallholders and taxi drivers.Key Facts
- Seven men were convicted of sexually exploiting two teenage girls in Rochdale.
- The abuse took place between 2001 and 2006.
- The victims, referred to as Girl A and Girl B, were groomed from age 13.
- The men gave the victims drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.
- The leader of the group, Mohammed Zahid, was known as "Boss Man."
- Social workers and police were allegedly aware of the situation but did not take action.
- Some men involved were previously convicted in other similar cases.
- A second jury was convened due to potential bias concerns with an initial juror.
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