MANZOOR HASSAN SENTENCED FOR RAPE AND COERCION IN HUDDERSFIELD

In a case that has shocked the community of Huddersfield, a man named Manzoor Hassan has been handed a severe prison sentence of 14 years after being convicted of multiple heinous crimes. The offences include the rape of a teenage girl, coercing her into prostitution, and supplying her with dangerous Class A drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin. The incident dates back to 2005 when Hassan, then 41 years old, encountered a 16-year-old girl who was residing in a children’s home in Huddersfield.

Hassan’s criminal activities came to light during a trial at Leeds Crown Court, where he was found guilty of several serious charges. These charges encompass the brutal act of raping the young girl, controlling her as a child prostitute, and providing her with illicit drugs. His sentence will run concurrently with an existing five-year term he is serving for similar offenses, indicating a troubling pattern of predatory behavior.

During the proceedings, prosecutor Kate Batty described Hassan’s actions as calculated and manipulative, emphasizing that his primary motivation was to sustain his own drug addiction through the exploitation of vulnerable minors. The court heard how Hassan’s conduct was not impulsive but carefully orchestrated to maintain control over his victim, who was unable to escape his grasp and endured ongoing abuse.

Hassan’s criminal history includes previous convictions related to child sexual exploitation and drug offenses, which further underscore the severity of his misconduct. His arrest was part of a broader police operation known as Operation Tendersea, conducted by West Yorkshire Police, aimed at tackling sexual abuse and exploitation within the region.

Authorities condemned Hassan’s treatment of the girl as utterly vile, describing his actions as callous and deeply damaging. Detective Chief Inspector Ian Thornes publicly denounced his conduct as 'utterly wicked,' highlighting the profound impact on the victim and the seriousness of the sexual offenses and forced prostitution inflicted upon her. The case has drawn significant attention to the ongoing issues of child exploitation and drug-related crimes in Huddersfield, prompting calls for increased vigilance and protective measures for vulnerable young people.