Officers leading a rape investigation are appealing for witnesses and information

Detectives from our Major Incident Team are continuing to investigate a series of rapes that occurred in the city centre between February and July 2024.

It is believed that the suspect has been primarily targeting intoxicated men before raping them and taking their personal items.

On Sunday 21 July 2024, Mourad Malki, 47, was arrested on suspicion of rape. He was later charged with 12 offences committed against three males and one female which included multiple rapes, sexual assault and theft. He is currently remanded in custody awaiting trial.

Detective Inspector Paul Davies from our Major Incident Team said: “Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to those who have already come forward and provided their accounts, they have shown unbelievable courage and bravery”. “We are continuing to support them now and throughout the investigation”.

“I would urge anyone out there who may have witnessed, been a victim of or has any information in connection with these horrific offences to please come forward”.

“We are here to listen to you and are committed to obtaining justice and can assure the community that any report received will be thoroughly investigated and dealt with in a sensitive manner”. 

“Myself and the team have been in communication with the community and local businesses, providing reassurance and necessary updates. We are also working with partners such as St Mary’s sexual assault referral centre, and independent male victim’s charity We Are Survivors to provide victims with the best possible support throughout this investigation”.

Duncan Craig from We Are Survivors said: “We are working closely with Greater Manchester Police to support their investigation and we are here for you to speak to us in confidence”.

A dedicated portal has been set up and information can be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP24A78-PO1

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).

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 and nationally that can help and provide support for you.

For more information and to find 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.

Trafford Rape Crisis and Manchester Rape Crisis are run by women for women who have experienced rape and sexual abuse. They are both confidential and can provide 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.

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.