Man arrested and charged on suspicion of multiple rapes in Manchester City Centre

Detectives from the Major Incident Team are continuing to investigate a series of rapes that occurred in Manchester City Centre between February and July 2024.

It is believed that the suspect has been primarily targeting drunken men before raping them and taking their personal items.

On Sunday 21 July 2024, Mourad Malki, 47, was arrested on suspicion of rape. He was later charged with 12 offences committed against three males and one female which included multiple rapes, sexual assault and theft. He is currently remanded in custody awaiting trial.

Detective Inspector Paul Davies from our Major Incident Team said: “Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to those who have already come forward and provided their accounts, they have shown unbelievable courage and bravery”. “We are continuing to support them now and throughout the investigation”.

“I would urge anyone out there who may have witnessed, been a victim of or has any information in connection with these horrific offences to please come forward”.

“We are here to listen to you and are committed to obtaining justice and can assure the community that any report received will be thoroughly investigated and dealt with in a sensitive manner”. 

“Myself and the team have been in communication with the community and local businesses, providing reassurance and necessary updates. We are also working with partners such as St Mary’s sexual assault referral centre, and independent male victim’s charity We Are Survivors to provide victims with the best possible support throughout this investigation”.

Duncan Craig from We Are Survivors said: “We are working closely with Greater Manchester Police to support their investigation and we are here for you to speak to us in confidence”.

A dedicated portal has been set up and information can be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP24A78-PO1

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk).

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

There are also lots of organisations and support agencies available across Greater Manchester and nationally that can help and provide support for you.

For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit our support pages.