He picked her up from school, plied her with alcohol and raped her

Published 4 days ago• 5 minute read

A paedophile who picked up his victim from school and plied her with alcohol before raping her has been jailed following a historical investigation.

Suaiel Riaz Haider groomed and abused the teenage girl in the early 2000's when she was 15 and he was aged 19, a court heard.

He provided her with lifts from school, food, cigarettes and alcohol. Their relationship then 'quickly turned sexual', Greater Manchester Police said.

He began making derogatory comments towards her, which then progressed to sexual offences. The victim bravely came forward to police in 2021 to report Suaiel's crimes.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges he faced, subjecting the victim to a trial where she was forced to give evidence, and throughout he continued to deny all offences until the jury found him guilty.

Haider, now aged 43, of Mosley Avenue, Bury, was sentenced to 14 years in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Monday (July 7) after being found guilty of two counts of rape of a girl under the age of 16 and four counts of indecent assault.

He must also follow strict conditions set out in a lifelong sexual harm protection order and has signed the sex offender’s register for life.

Detective Sergeant Sarah Beale, of GMP's Bury Complex Safeguarding Team, said: “The strength and courage of this survivor demonstrated while supporting our investigation and subsequent legal proceedings is commendable.

“It was incredibly brave of her to speak about the abuse, and this played a crucial role in ensuring Haider couldn’t get away with his crimes any longer and faced justice.

Spot the signs of child exploitation: Going missing for periods of time or regularly returning home late; skipping school or being disruptive in class; appearing with unexplained gifts or possessions that can’t be accounted for; experiencing health problems that may indicate a sexually transmitted infection; having mood swings and changes in temperament; using drugs and/or alcohol; displaying inappropriate sexualised behaviour, such as over-familiarity with strangers, dressing in a sexualised manner or sending sexualised images by mobile phone ("sexting"); increasing their screen time or showing unusual use of online platforms, such as websites, social media, apps or games; they may also show signs of unexplained physical harm, such as bruising and cigarette burns.

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

- Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

- Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email [email protected]

- We Are Survivors provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182 for help.

“Today marks the conclusion of a long and complicated investigation, and I hope that brings a sense of closure to her. We are on an upward improvement journey in how we tackle CSE – whether it be the abuse of children yesterday or today.

“I hope this case provides confidence to anyone who has experienced child abuse that if they come forward, they will be listened to, and we will do everything we can to secure justice.”

- Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live, or have been sexually assaulted, within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

- We Are Survivors provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182 for help.

- Always call 999 in an emergency

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