Two men charged with rape of teenage girl under 16 in Manchester city centre

Two men have been charged with the rape of a teenager girl under 16 years of age in Manchester city centre.

Mario-Alexandru Ratou and Mario-Vifor Ratou, who are both Romanian nationals of no fixed abode, have been charged with rape of a girl aged under 16, while the latter was also charged with false imprisonment.

They were arrested last Tuesday (7 April 2026), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed, after a report of rape at a flat in the Green Quarter area of the city earlier the same day.

A third man in his 20s was also arrested on suspicion of rape, but he has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Speaking following the two men being charged this week, Chief Superintendent David Meeney, who is GMP’s City of Manchester District Commander, said: “Our priority is ensuring the girl, and her two friends who were with her at the time of the attack, continue to receive specialist support during this traumatic time, and as this case proceeds through the court.

“We know this will cause concern across our communities, however as criminal proceedings are now active, I urge the public not to speculate so the legal process can take its proper course for the girl and her family.

“We remain firmly committed to protecting young girls across Greater Manchester and to help people feel safe.

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“I ask that the public continue to support us, so if you have any information that could help the investigation, please come forward and report it.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police directly online or via 101, quoting incident 2436 of 07/04/2026 or details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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