Man charged with rape and attempt sexual assault of two elderly people in Manchester

On Saturday 18 March 2023, at around 2:30pm officers received a disclosure from a 72-year-old woman who reported she’d been raped the night before at a residency on Richmond Grove in Manchester.

Officers attended the scene, and the female victim was immediately supported by specialist officers and support services.

A 64-year-old male was arrested on Saturday 18 March 2023 and was later released pending further investigation.

On Saturday 20 May 2023, while officers were conducting further enquiries a 72-year-old man at the residency also bravely disclosed that he had been sexually assaulted by a man at the same address on Richmond Grove.

On Monday 2 October 2023, a 64-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of rape and attempted sexual assault and was taken into custody for further questioning.

Vijay Chawla (10/03/1959) of Daisy Bank Road, Manchester has now been charged with two counts of rape and one count of attempt sexual assault.

He will next attend Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday 7 November 2023.

 

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, 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 pages.

 

Support for Rape and Sexual Assault:

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.