LIAQUAT MAHMOUD FROM OLDHAM JAILED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AT LOCAL AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
In a case that has shocked the community of Oldham, Liaquat Mahmoud, aged 48, has been sentenced to a prison term of five and a half years after being found guilty of multiple counts of indecent assault.The crimes took place during the 1990s at an after-school tutoring program, where Mahmoud was employed as a tutor, and the allegations only came to light many years later.
Mahmoud, residing on Tamworth Street in Oldham, faced a total of seven charges related to his inappropriate conduct towards young girls attending the after-school classes.
The proceedings took place at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, where the court heard disturbing details of his misconduct.
During one of the sessions, Mahmoud allegedly asked a young girl to sit on a sofa and then proceeded to sexually assault her, an incident that has left a lasting impact on the victim and her family.
In another troubling account, a different girl was making a cup of tea when Mahmoud approached her from behind and committed a sexual assault.
These incidents, which spanned over a period of time, highlight a pattern of predatory behavior by Mahmoud during his tenure as an educator.
The court's decision reflects the severity of the offenses and the breach of trust involved.
The sentencing sends a clear message about the consequences of such heinous acts, especially when committed by someone in a position of authority and trust within the community of Oldham.
The victims and their families have expressed relief that justice has been served, although the scars of the abuse remain.
Mahmoud's case underscores the importance of vigilance and safeguarding measures in educational and extracurricular settings to protect vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse.
