A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester.
Mohammad Hassan, 23, has been suspended from Greater Manchester Police following reports made to the force on Saturday evening which culminated in a chase on the M62 in West Yorkshire.
Charges and arrest
He faces multiple charges after police were alerted shortly before 10.20pm when a woman could be heard in distress in a vehicle in the Manchester area.
Hassan has been charged with oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone and dangerous driving.
He is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Police response
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Dexter said: "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.
"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."
A woman was safeguarded at the scene and continues to be supported by specialist officers and support services, the force said.
