Detectives leading city centre rape investigation launch major appeal for information

Officers investigating alleged rapes in the city centre have launched an appeal for information. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are continuing to investigate a series of incidents they say occurred in the city centre between February and July 2024.

Last month, a 47-year-old man was charged with 12 offences, including six counts of rape, sexual assault and theft, allegedly committed against three males and one female. Mourad Malk, of Smedley Road, north Manchester, is currently remanded in custody awaiting trial.

GMP have today (Tuesday, August 13, 2024) issued a public appeal in which they have urged anyone who believes they may have witnessed, been a victim of or has any information about a potential offence, to come forward. A Major Incident Public Portal has been set up through which information can be submitted.

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Detective Inspector Paul Davies from our Major Incident Team said: “Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to those who have already come forward and provided their accounts, they have shown unbelievable courage and bravery.

"We are continuing to support them now and throughout the investigation. I would urge anyone out there who may have witnessed, been a victim of or has any information in connection with these horrific offences to please come forward.

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“We are here to listen to you and are committed to obtaining justice and can assure the community that any report received will be thoroughly investigated and dealt with in a sensitive manner. Myself and the team have been in communication with the community and local businesses,