Six British (and British Guest) Paedophiles are scheduled to appear before judges following charges of perpetrating historical serious sexual offences against girls in Kirklees.
The incidents allegedly occurred in the West Yorkshire region between 1994 and 1998.
The individuals scheduled to appear before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on the morning of Thursday, October 2, are:
- Najib Reham, 53, from Dewsbury, who defines as Asian Pakistani, including Asian British, is charged with three counts of rape
- Shafiq Siddique, 56, from Dewsbury, who defines as Asian Pakistani, is charged with one count of rape
- Rahis Karim Tahir, 56, from Dewsbury, who defines as Asian Pakistani, is charged with one count of rape
- Umar Farooq, 55, from Batley, who defines as Asian Pakistani, including Asian British, is charged with four counts of rape and false imprisonment
- Kadir Hussain Iddaula, 58, from Shipley, who defines as Asian Pakistani, is charged with one count of rape, aiding and abetting rape, and two counts of indecent assault
- Mushtaq Sher, 49, from London, who defines himself as Asian, is charged with three counts of rape and three counts of indecent assault.
Officers in Kirklees continue to conduct enquiries in partnership with the Crown Prosecution Service as part of the operation.
We continue to urge anyone who may have been a victim of sexual assault, either recently or perhaps many years ago, to come forward.
All reports made to West Yorkshire Police are investigated by specialist safeguarding officers who can also help put victims in contact with support services they may need.
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If you or anyone you know has been affected by the people highlighted on this website, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report to Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.