Mohammad Hassan, 23, a student officer with Greater Manchester Police, appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon accused of alleged rape and kidnap following an M62 pursuit
A student police officer has been brought before the court this morning, facing charges of rape and kidnap.
Mohammad Hassan, 23, who serves with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), was held in custody at Stockport Magistrates’ Court, flanked by two security officers. Hassan, dressed in a grey sweatshirt and jogging bottoms, only spoke to confirm his name and date of birth.
Prosecutor Ewan Cooper informed the court about the alleged incident involving a woman in her 20s on Saturday evening. Manchester Police said the incident ended with a police pursuit on the M62 in West Yorkshire. Hassan, who has been suspended by the force, faces charges of oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone and dangerous driving.
No pleas were entered by the defendant and there was no application for bail at the hearing on Tuesday, which lasted just over five minutes.
District Judge James Hulse informed the defendant that the rape and kidnap allegations could only be dealt with at a higher, crown court, and as the other alleged offences are linked to those, he was remanded into custody for a further hearing at Manchester Crown Court on September 15.
After charges were laid, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Dexter said: “GMP detectives and staff have been working on this investigation throughout the last 48 hours.
“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.
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