Oldham men charged in connection with Operation Lytton - ongoing probe into non-recent child sexual exploitation

Greater Manchester Police's CSE Major Investigation Team has charged a further 11 men in connection with Operation Lytton – an ongoing investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation.

The 103 charges relate to incidents involving three teenage girls in Rochdale between 2000 and 2006.

Officers are continuing to work alongside partners, including Rochdale Council, to provide a multi-agency response to safeguard those affected and ensure they are supported.

The suspects were due before Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court yesterday (Wednesday).

Tahir Rashid (aged 52) of Hudsons Walk, Rochdale has been charged with 13 offences, including rape and penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl.

Mohammad Salim (44) of Bradley Smithy Close, Rochdale has been charged with eight offences, including rape and penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl.

Suklene Shah (44) of Crawford Street, Rochdale has been charged with two counts of penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl.

Mohammed Shazad (42) of Beswicke Royds Street, Rochdale has been charged with 16 offences, including rape, trafficking persons within the UK for sexual exploitation and penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl.

Nisar Hussain (39) of Newfield Close, Rochdale has been charged with three offences, including making indecent images of a child and trafficking persons within the UK for sexual exploitation.

Naheem Akram (46) of Manley Road, Rochdale has been charged with 10 offences, including rape and penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl.

Mohammed Zahid (62) of Station Road, Crumpsall has been charged with 32 offences, including rape, trafficking persons within the UK for sexual exploitation and penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl, gross indecency with an underage girl, procuring an underage girl to have unlawful sexual intercourse with unknown males.

Roheez Khan (37) of Athole Street, Rochdale has been charged with three offences, including rape and penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl.

Arfan Khan (39) of Grouse Street, Rochdale has been charged with four offences, including rape and penetrative sexual activity with an underage girl.

Mustaq Ahmed (65) of Corona Avenue, Oldham has been charged with six offences, including rape and gross indecency with an underage girl.

Kasir Bashir (48) of Napier Street East, Oldham has been charged with six offences, including rape and gross indecency with an underage girl.

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

- Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester.

They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages.

Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

- Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.

Call on 0161 273 4500 or email: help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk

- Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation.

Call 0161 236 2182.

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