Mahmood Ahmed jailed for 20 months for sexual activity with a child

Mahmood Ahmed

Mahmood Ahmed (04/04/1967), of HMP Manchester, was sentenced to 20 months in prison at Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday (25 April).

He pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to four counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault.

The Court heard how Ahmed, who previously lived in the Newbold area, showered the victim with compliments and bought her gifts including clothes, make-up and a mobile phone.

Over a number of months, he made sexual advances towards her including kissing her and offering money in return for a massage.

He then took the victim away for the night to London where he sexually assaulted her.

As part of his sentence he was also handed a ten–year sexual harm prevention order.

Detective Constable Christopher Sherbourne, from Rochdale’s Sunrise Child Sexual Exploitation Team, said: “Ahmed preyed on a vulnerable girl for his own perverse pleasure.

“He knew she was under the age of 16 but he didn’t care and spent months showering her with gifts in a bid to build her trust before sexually abusing her.

“The victim has been incredibly courageous throughout this case - from having the confidence to assist police right through to the court process.

“I hope the victim now feels safer knowing Ahmed is behind bars.”

Sunrise is the team that tackles sexual exploitation and related harm in the borough of Rochdale.

The team includes professionals from the police, children’s social care, health and Early Break.

They provide a safe and confidential environment where young people can go for help, advice and support.

To contact the Sunrise team call 0161 856 1734 or visit www.itsnotokay.co.uk for more information.