Five jailed for child sexual exploitation in Rochdale

Ashafaq Yousaf

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Ashafaq Yousaf (20/10/85), Mohammed Miah (31/12/75), Mohammed Sadeer (08/03/88), Joshim Miah (22/09/84) and Ittefaq Yousaf (31/08/90) have been jailed for child sexual exploitation in Rochdale.

The men were convicted after a trial and sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday (17 February).

The convictions relate to offences committed between 2004 and 2008 against three victims who were aged between 14 and 16 at the time of the abuse.

Ashafaq Yousaf, of Stanley Street, Rochdale was found guilty of four counts of rape. He has been sentenced to 19 years in prison.

Mohammed Miah, of HMP Moorland, Doncaster, was found guilty of one count of rape. He has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Mohammed Sadeer, of Brimrod Lane, Rochdale was found guilty of one count of attempted rape. He has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Joshim Miah, of Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, was found guilty of one count of rape. He has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Ittefaq Yousaf, of Stanley Street, Rochdale was found guilty of one count of sexual assault, one count of causing/inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and possession of indecent images. He has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.

Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Daniels, the Senior Investigating Officer for Operation Doublet, said: “This was an extremely complex case and I want to thank the victims for the immense bravery they have shown; we could not have arrived at this point without their courage and support. The process can be emotionally demanding and traumatic for the victims and we do not underestimate this but at the heart of our considerations is the welfare of victims and we have a team of experienced and dedicated officers supporting them through the process to give them the very best service they should rightly expect.

“Tackling the sexual exploitation of children and young people is an absolute priority for Greater Manchester Police, but protecting them is the responsibility of us all. It is crucial that we work together to identify individuals who prey on vulnerable children and empower young people to speak up. Ultimately, these outcomes belong to the victims, who have suffered truly awful ordeals and I cannot speak highly enough of the courage and bravery shown in coming forward and supporting the investigation.”