Student police officer charged with off-duty rape and kidnap of woman in Manchester

A student police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while he was off duty.

Mohammad Hassan, 23-years-old and of Asian-Pakistani ethnicity, has been remanded in custody following the charges, and has been suspended Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

The charges – which have been authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following a police investigation – relate to reports made to authorities on the evening of Saturday 8 August 2026, which ended in a police pursuit on the M62 in West Yorkshire.

Following the police pursuit, a woman was safeguarded at the scene, and continues to be supported by specialist officers and support services.

Hassan has been charged with oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of mobile phone, and dangerous driving.

He is set to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (11 August).

“GMP detectives and staff have been working on this investigation throughout the last 48 hours to ensure charges are brought in this case,” explained GMP Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Dexter.

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“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 underway and necessary action will be decisively taken within the regulations.”

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