In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that a nationwide search is underway for Hassan Ali, 26, who is wanted for breaching his sex offender notification requirements. On appearing as a high-priority target for the Lancashire Constabulary, Ali is sought by the Management of Sexual and Violent Offenders (MOSOVO) team. It was reported that Ali, originally of Burton Gardens, Brierfield, has links to Manchester, Luton, Bradford, and the Nelson, Burnley, and Colne areas of Lancashire.
The investigation established a history of predatory sexual violence involving a minor. Lancashire Police reported that Ali was convicted at Bolton Crown Court in 2015 for the rape of a schoolgirl. The prosecution reported that the abuse occurred in January 2013, when the victim, then a child, was reported missing by her parents. She was located the following day at a hotel in Burnley, where it was established that Ali had raped her twice after she was brought there by an associate.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the victim had been subjected to months of abuse before the hotel incident led to the police investigation. Bolton Crown Court heard that Ali and his co-defendant, Suleman Memon, both admitted to the charges of rape. The investigation established that the victim’s childhood was significantly impacted by the five-month period of abuse, and the sentencing judge at the time handed down a custodial term reflecting the gravity of the offences.
Det Con Madeleine Barrientos of the East MOSOVO team has made a direct appeal for anyone with information on Ali’s whereabouts to come forward. For his actions in Burnley and his subsequent failure to comply with the law, Ali remains a significant risk to the public. Authorities state that his refusal to register his current location is a serious breach of the orders designed to protect the community from further harm.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Hassan Ali is as follows:
- Current Status: Wanted for Breach of Notification Requirements (March 2026).
- Conviction: Rape of a child (Bolton Crown Court, 2015).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted following investigations by Lancashire Constabulary and Greater Manchester Police.
- Criminal Record: Rape (2 counts).
- Origin: Brierfield, Lancashire (Links to Manchester, Luton, and Bradford).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Ali is managed by the Sex Offenders Management Unit at Eastern Division. Due to the nature of his conduct in Lancashire, which involved the repeated rape of a missing schoolgirl in a hotel setting, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his current status as an absconder means he is not being monitored, which constitutes a major safeguarding failure.
As a convicted rapist on the Sex Offenders Register for life, Ali’s details are shared with all regional forces, including those in West Yorkshire and Bedfordshire. Authorities state that his history of predatory aggression in Burnley and Brierfield necessitates immediate public assistance to ensure he is returned to secure management. Anyone with information is urged to contact the MOSOVO team at 01254 353850 or email MOSOVOEAST@Lancashire.pnn.police.uk. In an emergency, dial 999.
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