A trainee police officer in Manchester has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman. Mohammad Hassan, 23, has been suspended from Greater Manchester Police following an incident on Saturday evening that ended in a pursuit on the M62 in West Yorkshire.
Details of the charges
Hassan faces multiple charges, including oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone, and dangerous driving. The charges stem from an incident reported shortly before 10.20pm on Saturday, when police received a call about a woman in distress in a vehicle in the Manchester area.
He is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Police response
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Dexter commented on the case, stating: “GMP detectives and staff have been working on this investigation throughout the last 48 hours to ensure charges are brought in this case. The victim is our priority, and we are ensuring she continues to receive specialist support. Criminal proceedings must now take its course without interference.”
He added: “I understand and share the feeling among the public and our thousands of hard-working, decent staff who will have seen this news. Proceedings are under way and necessary action will be decisively taken within the regulations.”
The force confirmed that a woman was safeguarded at the scene and continues to receive support from specialist officers and support services.
