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Kasir Bashir

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Kasir Bashir

Kasir Bashir

Published
Sexual OffencesChild Sexual Offences
Greater ManchesterOldham50 years oldMale

Summary

Kasir Bashir, 50, of Oldham, was found guilty of multiple counts of rape and indecency with a child following a trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. The offences related to the exploitation of a teenage victim between 2001 and 2006.

Bashir failed to attend the commencement of his trial in January 2025 and has remained at large since, despite a bench warrant being issued for his arrest. Following the trial, in which he was found guilty in his absence, he was sentenced to 29 years in prison. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a manhunt is ongoing to locate him to serve his sentence.

Sentence29 years

Case Details

Court

Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court

Police Force

Greater Manchester Police

Tags

grooming gangrapechild sexual exploitationRochdale

Source Information

Publication

BBC News

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 3 September 2026

Approved: 3 September 2026

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