The Manchester-based student revealed to be ‘Britain’s most prolific rapist’ has 60 victimswho still remain unidentified, police have revealed.
Detectives say they are hoping to track down dozens of unknown men assaulted by the ‘evil’ Reynhard Sinaga – a serial offender who lured drunk men back to his flat in central Manchester.
Sinaga was convicted of 159 counts of sexual offences against 48 different men in 2020 as part of the largest prosecution of its kind in UK legal history.
But Greater Manchester Police say the number of actual victims may be even higher – with Sinaga thought to have committed offences against 206 men in total.
On 11 December 2020, the Court of Appeal ruled that Sinaga’s sentence of life imprisonment would be extended by a further 10 years – meaning he will remain behind bars until at least 2060.
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During sentencing, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC recommended that Sinaga would “never be safe to be released.”
After Sinaga’s conviction became public, GMP’s Assistant Chief Constable Mabs Hussain confirmed that 23 further victims were identified – many of whom had “been enjoying nights out in Manchester City Centre before being preyed on by Sinaga as they made their way home.”
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This week, Detective Chief Inspector Zaheed Ali told the MEN that these 23 victims decided not to pursue further prosecution given Sinaga is “already serving a record sentence for rape offences.”
“That they are satisfied justice has been done is testament to the hard work of our officers, who were able to secure the evidence needed to put Sinaga in prison – where he belongs,” DCI Ali stated.
Dozens of victims, however, are yet to be found.
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Sinaga committed his assaults whilst the victims were unconscious, meaning many have no memory of the incidents.
The DCI said that police wanted to identify the remaining men to offer appropriate support and “secure the maximum possible jail term” for Sinaga.
He stated: “GMP, working with partners including St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre and Survivors Manchester, will always be on hand to help anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a sexual offence.”
Duncan from @SurvivorsMcr has been working with victims of Reynhard Sinaga.
Sinaga was jailed for incidents dating from 2015 to 2017, but police say he was offending for over a decade.
The Indonesian national, who was living on Princess Street in Manchester whilst studying for a PHD from the University of Leeds, was eventually caught when one of his victims regained consciousness during an assault and fought Sinaga off.
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Police then seized Sinaga’s phone and found hundreds of hours of footage he had recorded of each attack.
The search for the unidentified victims continues.
Featured image: CPS
Manchester
Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant team to take over iconic NQ venue
Daisy Jackson
The team who earned Cantaloupe a Michelin Bib Gourmand are moving into Manchester city centre – and into a site we all know pretty well.
The Cantaloupe team are about to embark on a new venture with Rasade, a new French restaurant in the site of the former TNQ in the Northern Quarter.
The old neighbourhood restaurant announced its shock closure earlier this year, after more than two decades serving Manchester.
But now the beautiful corner building on High Street is under new ownership, and in very safe hands.
Shortly after pivoting Cantaloupe into Bar Caput (a more casual neighbourhood offering), the duo behind it, Joshua Reed Cooper and Mike Thomas, have announced they’re launching Rasade in Manchester city centre.
Rasade in French refers to a glass filled to the brim, traditionally of wine or another drink.
The new French restaurant will showcase regional French cooking and seasonal local produce, drawing inspiration from France’s diverse regions.
This won’t be a stuffy French restaurant though – they’re aiming to create the relaxed spirit of a bistro with their serious commitment to traditional cooking.
Early menus show dishes like oysters with mignonette, langoustine with Karri-Gosse, and pâté de campagne, plus brill with rancio sec and mushroom fricassée, and pork chop with garniture Mirabeau.
And as for desserts, expect classics like a tarte Tatin designed for two to share, alongside flan pâtissier and Opéra religieuse.
Alongside the cooking, an extensive French wine offering will span the many, many wine regions of the country, featuring both small and unusual producers as well as more established names.
Mike and Josh now want to build on the success they quickly found in Stockport with this new city centre venture, bringing the same focus on good produce, thoughtful cooking and an informal approach to hospitality.
Rasade will open at 108 High Street in the Northern Quarter later this year.
Significant disruption in Manchester city centre as water pours down Portland Street
Daisy Jackson
A burst water main in Manchester city centre is causing ‘significant disruption’ today, with Piccadilly Gardens and Portland Street both closed.
Water can be seen pouring down Portland Street with a large crack visible in the road’s surface.
As a result of the leak, Bee Network buses are having to be rerouted and a huge number of routes are disrupted.
Piccadilly Gardens – the city’s main hub for bus connections – has been closed until repair work on the burst pipe is complete.
TfGM said: “A water leak on Portland Street is causing significant disruption in the city centre.
“Portland Street and Piccadilly Gardens will be closed until further notice while work takes to repair the pipe.
“This is affecting bus services using Portland Street and Piccadilly Gardens.”
Bus routes affected are: 15, 18, 30, 33, 38, 41, 42, 42A, 42B, 42C, 43, 50, 85, 85A, 86, 101, 103, 111, 142, 143, 191, 197, 250, 255, 256, 263, Free bus 1 and Free bus 2.
The burst water main on Portland StreetBoth Portland Street and Piccadilly Gardens are closed
A United Utilities spokesperson said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused by a burst water main on Portland Street.
“Customer water supplies have not been affected, and our teams are on site working to isolate the damaged main and complete repairs as quickly as possible.
“We are working closely with the police, TfGM and the council to manage disruption and reopen the road as soon as possible.”
Alison Chew, TfGM’s Network Director for Bus, said: “Due to a burst water main on Portland Street, buses in Manchester city centre are currently being diverted.
“Portland Street and Piccadilly Gardens bus station will be closed until further notice while utility companies carry out emergency repairs. We’ve also got our teams across the city centre to support passengers to make their journeys.
“Anyone planning to travel in or out of the city centre is advised to check the TfGM website or Bee Network app for the latest updates, including a list of affected services.”
The Manc -
29th April 2021 
