Detectives charge teenager with rape and other offences after a woman was kidnapped in Oldham

On Thursday 9 November 2023, a boy was charged with a number of offences relating to the rape and kidnap of a woman in her 20’s in Oldham.

A 17-year-old boy, who can't be named for legal reasons, has been charged with the following offences:

- Rape

- Kidnap

- Robbery

- Threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place

The boy was remanded into custody and appeared at Manchester City & Salford Youth Court on Friday 10 November 2023.

He was further remanded into custody to await trial.

Detective Inspector Andrew Day of GMP’s Oldham District said: “This incident will no doubt come as a huge shock to the entire Oldham community, rest assured we are supporting the victim and her loved ones with specialist officers.

"We will do everything we can to ensure she has the support she needs at this extremely difficult and distressing time.We commend her bravery for coming forward and reporting this to police enabling officers to investigate.

“We commend her bravery for coming forward and reporting this to us, with her support and information we have been able to successfully secure the charges against this individual. I also want to give my thanks to the swift and diligent efforts of the Oldham CID team and GMP’s specialist officers across the force of which we have successfully apprehended this suspect within hours of the incident.”

"Of course, incidents of this nature are extremely rare and GMP are determined to bring offenders to justice. Our message is clear: sexual violence or any forms of criminality will not be tolerated in our community, and we will do everything we can to support victims of any crime.

"I would like to encourage anyone who has been the victim of sexual violence or abuse to come forward and report it to us. We will investigate every report we receive and support you every step of the way.”

Report and Support

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape, sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking and harassment, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk) using the 'report' tool. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

There are also lots of organisations and support agencies available across Greater Manchester that can help and provide support for you. For more information on rape and serious sexual assault and the support services available to you, please visit our support and advice pages.

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