Rochdale child sex ring: Nine men get total of 77 years in jail after being sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court
Nine men convicted of raping and sexually assaulting girls in a child sex ring in Rochdale and Oldham were sentenced to a total of 77 years in jail today.
The men, from Pakistan and Afghanistan, were found guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, May 8 but were sentenced today in a case which has shocked the nation and raised questions about child safety.
They were convicted after five white girls gave evidence, telling how the men, who were taxi drivers and takeaway workers, plied with them with free food, alcohol and drugs in return for sexual favours.
However, the men used violence against them if they refused to have sex with them and up to 20 others per night as the girls were passed around the group.
The following sentences were handed out by Judge Clifton, who praised the jury in returning guilty verdicts:
A 59-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was jailed for 19 years for two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of trafficking and conspiracy. He also remained in the cells during sentencing after refusing to be brought into court.
Kabeer Hassan, 25, of Lacrosse Avenue, Oldham, was jailed for nine years on one count of rape and one count of conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child.
Abdul Aziz, 41, of Armstrong Hurst Close, Rochdale, was jailed for nine years on one count of trafficking and conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child., but was cleared of two counts of rape.
Abdul Rauf, 43, of Darley Road, Rochdale, was jailed for six years on one count trafficking and conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child.
Mohammed Sajid, 35, of Jepheys Street, Rochdale, received 12 years for conspiracy, sexual activity with a child, rape and trafficking. However, the jury was ordered to find him not guilty of one rape charge.
Adil Khan, 42, of Oswald Street, Rochdale, was jailed for eight years on counts of conspiracy and trafficking.
Abdul Qayyum, 43, of Ramsay Street, Rochdale, was jailed for five years after being convicted of conspiracy.
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Mohammed Amin, 44, of Falinge Road, Rochdale, was jailed for five years on counts of sexual assaults and conspiracy.
Qamar Shahzad, 29, of Kensington Street, Rochdale, was jailed for four years on counts of trafficking and conspiracy, but was also found not guilty of two counts of rape.
All of the men were placed on the Sex Offender's Register for life.
Liaquat Shah, 41 and Hamid Safi, 22, were both found not guilty and acquitted of all charges.
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Rochdale child exploitation
Rochdale child exploitation case 2012
Firstly we need to remember that this is not the first case exploitation within Rochdale. Last time that Rochdale was in the news for this sort of crime, was when a young girl was found in a coma at a house of an Asian male. She died in hospital days after being found and the police investigation found that she had been sexually abused after being taken to this house and given drugs. Several males were convicted and as far as I am aware they are still serving sentences today. I have been watching this case with great interest because I wanted to see what the outcome would be and what the back lash and questions would come from it. When the outcome came, I could not believe that such MP’S as Keith Vas tried to justify that they were found guilty because of their colour and culture by stating that the British criminal justice system was falling in to the hands of the BNP. I am white and I have never supported the BNP and I never would. This is because I believe in that we all bleed the same no matter of our colour and creed but we do need to have open and frank discussions around the Asian race and culture to save other children from being victimized by people like these convicted in Liverpool. What made me even more angry was watching question time last night 10/5/12, where I watched the local vicar from Heywood state that it came down to greed of these young girls and the way they dressed and of course not forgetting the parenting skills. Then an MP stated that he felt that the people he needed felt needed the thanks was the foster carers for taking young people in their homes so that they didn’t end up in care and placed at risk from this abuse. It is also not meant to be a national problem more of a one of case. Well we need to stop all this political correctness now so that we can save lives and as I said before, to stop anymore of our children becoming victims. This form of exploitation has been going on for many years and yes predators do come from every culture and race but the growing amount of Asian male groups is the largest concern of present day. I know of many criminal cases and these have not just been involving Asian males from Rochdale. They are from Derby, Blackburn, Coventry, Burnley, Oldham, Stoke and many more places. They do seem to pick on white girls who have low self-esteem and have had bad back grounds and are in the care system. I could only guess why they don’t go after young girls from their own culture and race. I also feel sorry for the care staff that collect information and evidence that helps convict some of these people. They have their hands tied by social workers and governing bodies such as ofsted, who believe that all children and young people are able to make their own informed choices even though these males take that away. We now need to also look at the legislation and the care standards that guide care staff from residential care homes that support children and young people. They all need to feel that they can provide the duty of care for these young people without feeling that they could end up in court after being charged with holding someone prisoner against their will. Surely if there is enough evidence or concerns around a young person then they should be able to keep them safe.
Sorry, but as much as I
Sorry, but as much as I believe in multi-culturalism and living in harmony these people should be deported back to Afghanistan and Pakistan once they have served their sentences. Our children are not going to be safe on the streets with any paedophiles; English or otherwise.
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