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BBC News
11 hours ago
- BBC News
Stockport paedophile who groomed and abused girls jailed
A paedophile who groomed and sexually abused two teenage girls has been jailed for 13 said Christopher Oates groomed his victims, aged 14 and 17, before forcing them to have sex with 45-year-old is the first man to be convicted as part of Operation Green Jacket, which is investigating grooming gang offences in south Manchester in the early Crown Court heard Oates pretended to be the "boyfriend" of the younger teenager, plying her with drugs as a way of manipulating her into sex work. The court heard that when the girl protested, Oates dragged her down an alleyway before violently attacking her and threatening her with a gun, stating: "You do as I say - you're mine now."Detectives investigating her case were able to identify a second victim, who was 17 when Oates forced her on to the streets of victims recall him taking them to a designated spot in Manchester city centre at least once a week to meet men for sex. One night, he organised for them to be recorded on video with a court heard Oates, of Tannock Road in Stockport, would supply both victims with cocaine and alcohol and pressured them to take crack cocaine and said he aimed to get the girls so addicted to drugs that they would be dependent on girls were able to victim impact statements read out in court, the first victim said: "You groomed me, you put a gun to my head, and not only did you abuse me, but you let other men too."The second said: "I felt absolutely vile during and after the incident involving the video camera and also when I stood on street corners, I felt scared about who would be in the next car that stopped, and I was terrified."When Oates was first investigated for drugs offences in 2012, police also found him to be in possession of indecent fled to Bangkok in Thailand and then lived for a time in the Dominican was arrested in Stockport in found a false passport, more indecent images of children and evidence he had been grooming a child on social media with sexualised messages. Oates later admitted two counts of making indecent images of children, taking indecent images of children, and attempting to engage a child in sexual also pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis and two counts of possessing an identity document with improper intent, along with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, three counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15, and two counts of causing/inciting a child aged 13 to 17 to court, Det Insp Eleanor Humphreys from Greater Manchester Police said: "I would like to commend the two women at the centre of this case for the strength they demonstrated throughout our investigation and subsequent legal proceedings."Despite Oates's cowardly attempts to evade facing justice, the evidence we uncovered was overwhelming, and his crimes finally caught up with him."I hope this brings these survivors a sense of closure after all these years."Lucy Dowdall, specialist prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service's Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service remains dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of child sexual abuse."We will continue to work tirelessly with law enforcement partners to hold violent sex offenders like Oates accountable - no matter how much time has passed since they committed their crimes." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Independent
12 hours ago
- The Independent
Paedophile jailed for 13 years
A paedophile has been jailed for 13 years after grooming and sexually abusing two teenage girls. Christopher Oates, 45, groomed one girl aged 14 and another aged 17, before acting as their 'pimp' and forcing them to have sex with men. He is the first defendant to be brought to justice as part of Operation Green Jacket, investigating grooming gang offences in south Manchester in the early 2000s. Manchester Crown Court heard Oates first pretended to be the 'boyfriend' of the younger teenager, plying her with drugs to persuade her to become a prostitute in Manchester. When she protested Oates dragged the girl down an alleyway, violently attacked her, and threatened her with a gun, stating: 'You do as I say, you're mine now', commanding her to go to her 'spot'. Detectives investigating her case were able to identify a second victim, who was 17 years old when Oates coerced her into selling herself on the city's streets. Both victims recall Oates taking them to a designated spot in central Manchester at least once a week to carry out sex acts in cars for money. One night, he organised for them to have sex in a room with a man while being recorded on video. Oates, of Tannock Road, Stockport, would supply both victims with cocaine and alcohol and pressured them to take crack cocaine and heroin, aiming to build an addiction and increase their dependency on him, but they declined and managed to escape. In victim impact statements read out in court, the first victim said: 'You groomed me, you put a gun to my head, and not only did you abuse me, but you let other men too. The fear, the pain and confusion I felt I can't begin to put into words.' And the second victim said: 'At the time when the exploitation was happening, I felt ashamed, embarrassed, and pressured by Oates. I felt absolutely vile during and after the incident involving the video camera and also when I stood on street corners, I felt scared about who would be in the next car that stopped, and I was terrified.' The defendant was first investigated for drugs offences in 2012 when police also found he possessed indecent images. He fled to Bangkok then later lived in the Dominican Republic before being arrested in Stockport in 2023. Officers found a false passport, more indecent images of children and evidence he had been grooming a child on social media with sexualised messages. He later pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children, taking indecent images of children, and attempting to engage a child in sexual communication. He also pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis and two counts of possessing an identity document with improper intent, along with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, three counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 – 15 years old and two counts of causing/inciting a child aged 13 – 17 years to prostitution. Outside court, senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Eleanor Humphreys, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said: 'I would like to commend the two women at the centre of this case for the strength they demonstrated throughout our investigation and subsequent legal proceedings. 'Despite Oates's cowardly attempts to evade facing justice, the evidence we uncovered was overwhelming, and his crimes finally caught up with him. I hope this brings these survivors a sense of closure after all these years.' Lucy Dowdall, specialist prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service's Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit, said: 'The Crown Prosecution Service remains dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of child sexual abuse and will continue to work tirelessly with law enforcement partners to hold violent sex offenders like Oates accountable – no matter how much time has passed since they committed their crimes.'
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Yahoo
Paedophile jailed for 13 years
A paedophile has been jailed for 13 years after grooming and sexually abusing two teenage girls. Christopher Oates, 45, groomed one girl aged 14 and another aged 17, before acting as their 'pimp' and forcing them to have sex with men. He is the first defendant to be brought to justice as part of Operation Green Jacket, investigating grooming gang offences in south Manchester in the early 2000s. Manchester Crown Court heard Oates first pretended to be the 'boyfriend' of the younger teenager, plying her with drugs to persuade her to become a prostitute in Manchester. When she protested Oates dragged the girl down an alleyway, violently attacked her, and threatened her with a gun, stating: 'You do as I say, you're mine now', commanding her to go to her 'spot'. Detectives investigating her case were able to identify a second victim, who was 17 years old when Oates coerced her into selling herself on the city's streets. Both victims recall Oates taking them to a designated spot in central Manchester at least once a week to carry out sex acts in cars for money. One night, he organised for them to have sex in a room with a man while being recorded on video. Oates, of Tannock Road, Stockport, would supply both victims with cocaine and alcohol and pressured them to take crack cocaine and heroin, aiming to build an addiction and increase their dependency on him, but they declined and managed to escape. In victim impact statements read out in court, the first victim said: 'You groomed me, you put a gun to my head, and not only did you abuse me, but you let other men too. The fear, the pain and confusion I felt I can't begin to put into words.' And the second victim said: 'At the time when the exploitation was happening, I felt ashamed, embarrassed, and pressured by Oates. I felt absolutely vile during and after the incident involving the video camera and also when I stood on street corners, I felt scared about who would be in the next car that stopped, and I was terrified.' The defendant was first investigated for drugs offences in 2012 when police also found he possessed indecent images. He fled to Bangkok then later lived in the Dominican Republic before being arrested in Stockport in 2023. Officers found a false passport, more indecent images of children and evidence he had been grooming a child on social media with sexualised messages. He later pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children, taking indecent images of children, and attempting to engage a child in sexual communication. He also pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis and two counts of possessing an identity document with improper intent, along with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, three counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 – 15 years old and two counts of causing/inciting a child aged 13 – 17 years to prostitution. Outside court, senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Eleanor Humphreys, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said: 'I would like to commend the two women at the centre of this case for the strength they demonstrated throughout our investigation and subsequent legal proceedings. 'Despite Oates's cowardly attempts to evade facing justice, the evidence we uncovered was overwhelming, and his crimes finally caught up with him. I hope this brings these survivors a sense of closure after all these years.' Lucy Dowdall, specialist prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service's Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit, said: 'The Crown Prosecution Service remains dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of child sexual abuse and will continue to work tirelessly with law enforcement partners to hold violent sex offenders like Oates accountable – no matter how much time has passed since they committed their crimes.'
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Yahoo
Retired social worker arrested in child abuse probe
A retired social worker has been arrested as part of an investigation into historical cases of child abuse in the south Manchester area. The 77-year-old was held on suspicion of indecent assault after detectives searched a home in Chadderton, Oldham on Thursday. He had worked for Manchester City Council at the time of the alleged offence in 1994, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. Det Ch Insp Zaheer Ali said officers "will not relent until we have explored all available lines of enquiry". The arrest in Oldham is the 70th by detectives working as part of Operation Green Jacket, an investigation launched in 2019 to track down those suspected of non-recent child sexual exploitation. A spokesperson for the force said the operation was focused on identifying offending against vulnerable young people in "the south Manchester area in the early 2000s". The first trial, involving a 44-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation and charged with child sex offences, is set to take place next month, the spokesperson added. Det Ch Insp Ali said: "Our work on this investigation continues and will not relent until we have explored all available lines of enquiry to bring suspects to court. and to bring justice for survivors." Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, councillor Garry Bridges, said the authority was working with police to ensure "no stone is left unturned" in seeking justice for victims. He said this applied "whenever and however alleged offences come to light and whenever they relate to". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
07-02-2025
- BBC News
Oldham: Retired social worker arrested in child abuse probe
A retired social worker has been arrested as part of an investigation into historical cases of child abuse in the south Manchester 77-year-old was held on suspicion of indecent assault after detectives searched a home in Chadderton, Oldham on Thursday. He had worked for Manchester City Council at the time of the alleged offence in 1994, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Ch Insp Zaheer Ali said officers "will not relent until we have explored all available lines of enquiry". The arrest in Oldham is the 70th by detectives working as part of Operation Green Jacket, an investigation launched in 2019 to track down those suspected of non-recent child sexual exploitation.A spokesperson for the force said the operation was focused on identifying offending against vulnerable young people in "the south Manchester area in the early 2000s".The first trial, involving a 44-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation and charged with child sex offences, is set to take place next month, the spokesperson Ch Insp Ali said: "Our work on this investigation continues and will not relent until we have explored all available lines of enquiry to bring suspects to court. and to bring justice for survivors."Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, councillor Garry Bridges, said the authority was working with police to ensure "no stone is left unturned" in seeking justice for said this applied "whenever and however alleged offences come to light and whenever they relate to". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
