Student police officer charged with rape and kidnap after woman 'heard in distress in vehicle'

Student police officer charged with rape and kidnap after woman 'heard in distress in vehicle' The police officer has been charged with multiple offences including rape and kidnap and has been suspended by the force following an incident on Saturday evening A student police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester. Mohammad Hassan, 23, serving with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), has been charged with multiple offences after reports made to the force on Saturday evening which ended in a pursuit on the M62 in West Yorkshire. Greater Manchester Police were called shortly before 10.20pm as a woman could be heard in distress in a vehicle in the Manchester area. Hassan has been suspended by the force and been charged with oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone and dangerous driving. He will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Dexter said: “GMP detectives and staff have been working on this investigation throughout the last 48 hours to ensure charges are brought in this case. “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 under way and necessary action will be decisively taken within the regulations.” A woman was safeguarded at the scene and continues to be supported by specialist officers and support services, the force said.