A former supply teacher has pleaded guilty to taking more than 100 upskirt photographs of teenage girls at schools where he worked. Abusali Rahman, 36, of Salford, appeared at Bolton Crown Court via video link from prison on Thursday, May 29, where he admitted 21 offences.
The charges include 12 counts of taking indecent photographs of children by upskirting, distributing an indecent photo of a child, making indecent photographs of children, and voyeurism. The offences involved 13 girls aged 13 to 16 at several secondary schools across the North West.
Rahman qualified as a teacher in 2023 and worked at various schools until his arrest in June 2025, after a parent reported that an image of their child in school uniform had been circulated online. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said all affected schools and victims' families have been informed, and safeguarding measures are in place.
Emma Kehoe, defending, stated that Rahman was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the offences and requested a psychiatric report ahead of sentencing on September 1. Detective Chief Superintendent Rebecca McKendrick of GMP praised the investigation by the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team, emphasising that protecting children remains the highest priority.
Alex Mann, senior crown prosecutor for the CPS, described the case as 'horrifying' and involving a 'gross abuse of trust'. He noted that Rahman first shared sexualised deepfake images online before escalating to upskirting and voyeurism. Rahman has been in custody since his arrest and will face sentencing later this year.
