Child sex abusers sentenced
Nine men have been sentenced for sexually abusing underage girls near Rochdale. Liverpool Crown Court were told during the 10 week trial that these men groomed girls as young as 13 because they were vulnerable.
Third taxi driver jailed for five years
Abdul Qayyum, 44, of Ramsay Street, Rochdale, was jailed for five years for conspiracy.
He was a driver for Streamline Taxis in Middleton, Greater Manchester, and was known by the name "Tiger".
Philip Boyd, defending, said of his client: "He is a hard-working man of significant character in his community.
"He has a young family and wife who will be placed under considerable pressure by this conviction."
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More grooming arrests likely, says police chief
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police says the force is continuing to investigate child grooming rings in the area.
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Judge rejects claim race played part in conviction
A judge has rejected claims that race played a part in the conviction of a gang of nine Asian men from Greater Manchester.
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Child sex grooming gang sentenced to total of 77 years
A gang of nine Asian men who groomed white girls as young as 13 with drink and drugs were driven by "lust and greed", a judge said today.