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<\/a> news.sky.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while off-duty over the weekend, Greater Manchester Police said.<\/p>\n
Mohammad Hassan was charged in relation to reports made to the force on Saturday, which ended in a police pursuit on the M62 in West Yorkshire.<\/p>\n
A woman was safeguarded at the scene and continues to be supported by specialist officers, the force said.<\/p>\n
Hassan has been remanded in custody and has been suspended by the force.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
He has been accused of oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone, and dangerous driving.<\/p>\n
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Dexter said: “Detectives and staff have been working on this investigation throughout the last 48 hours to ensure charges are brought in this case.<\/p>\n
“The victim is our priority, and we are ensuring she continues to receive specialist support. Criminal proceedings must now take their course without interference.<\/p>\n
“I understand, and share, the feeling among the public and our thousands of hard-working, decent staff who will have seen this news.<\/p>\n
“Proceedings are underway and necessary action will be decisively taken within the regulations.”<\/p>\n
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