In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that six men were convicted for the systematic rape and sexual abuse of a child in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. On appearing at the Crown Court in March 2026, the defendants were found guilty following a six-week trial involving offences committed between 2006 and 2009. It was reported that the survivor, who was aged between 12 and 15 at the time of the “vile” and “shameful” abuse, came forward in 2019 to report the crimes, leading to a major investigation by West Yorkshire Police.
The investigation established a pattern of predatory behaviour involving multiple offenders from the Halifax area. West Yorkshire Police reported that the group targeted the young victim over a three-year period, utilizing their collective influence to facilitate “depraved” acts of sexual violence. The prosecution reported that after the victim found the courage to disclose the trauma decades later, an intensive inquiry led to eight men being charged in August 2024 with counts of rape, attempted rape, and sexual activity with a child.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the jury delivered unanimous and majority guilty verdicts against six of the men involved. The Crown Court heard that Mohammed Shebhan, 42, was convicted of two counts of rape, while Adal Manaf, 48, was found guilty of one count of rape. The investigation established that Imran Hussain, 50, was convicted of attempted rape, and further convictions for sexual activity with a child and sexual assault were recorded against Amazar Ali, 53, Naveed Anjum, 49, and Mohammed Adnan, 44.
The Trial Judge remanded all six convicted men into custody, noting the gravity of the “disgusting” and “warped” offences. For their actions in Halifax and the surrounding Calderdale district, the men are scheduled to be sentenced on 22 May 2026. The judge noted that the legal proceedings also resulted in Khalid Kamran, 35, being found not guilty, while Mohammed Mahmood, 40, will face a retrial in February 2027 following a hung jury.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of the convicted individuals is as follows:
- Legal Status: Remanded in custody pending sentencing (22 May 2026).
- Convicted Men: Mohammed Shebhan, Adal Manaf, Imran Hussain, Amazar Ali, Naveed Anjum, and Mohammed Adnan.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements will be activated upon sentencing.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at the Crown Court following a West Yorkshire Police investigation.
- Criminal Records: Rape (multiple counts); Attempted rape; Sexual activity with a child; Sexual assault.
- Origin: Halifax, Calderdale, West Yorkshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
The six men are currently managed within the prison estate by the Ministry of Justice while awaiting their final custodial terms. Due to the nature of their conduct in Halifax, which involved the organized exploitation and rape of a child, their management is subject to the highest level of scrutiny. Authorities state that the successful prosecution of this non-recent case is a testament to the “incredible resolve” of the survivor and the commitment of safeguarding teams to ensure that “warped” predators are held accountable, regardless of how much time has passed since the offences.
Upon sentencing, all six men will be subject to strict notification requirements and post-release supervision. Authorities state that their history of predatory behaviour in Calderdale necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach the survivor or engage in inappropriate behaviour in Halifax, Leeds, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for further incarceration.
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