Stockport predator jailed after raping girl, 15, in tent

Mohsen Farjam, aged 43, attacked the girl, who was just 15 at the time and had a neurodevelopmental condition.

The victim was on her own in Stockport when she was approached by Farjam, who had seen that she was upset and in need of help.

But on that day in July 2018, he convinced her to “get food nearby” and charge her devices, “pretending” to offer her sympathy and support.

He then plied her with vodka at a tent in which he was living, before inappropriately touching her, Manchester Crown Court heard on Thursday, March 5.

Farjam then sexually assaulted and raped her.

The girl was able to leave the tent after, bravely telling a relative, before police were called and the rapist was arrested.

Police say that he “completely denied” the allegations put to him and showed “no remorse”.

Mohsen Farjam (Image: GMP)

On Thursday, he was jailed for nine-and-a-half years, having previously been found guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault by penetration.

GMP says that officers worked through tens of thousands of pages of relevant material as part of their investigation.

In addition to his sentencing, Farjam was placed on the sex offender’s register for life.

Detective Sergeant Rob Griffiths, from GMP’s Stockport Complex safeguarding team, said: “I firstly want to commend the victim in this case, who endured this horrific crime aged just 15-years-old. They have been incredibly brave throughout the court process and are getting continual support by professionals – I hope that they can continue to heal following this awful ordeal.

“Farjam exploited vulnerabilities for his own sickening gratification, and it is utterly grim that he tried to disguise his intentions by pretending to want to help a child in need. Instead, he got her drunk and exploited her as part of his vile actions.

“I am glad that he is now finally behind bars for his crimes.”

GMP gives this advice to anyone who has been, or knows someone that has been, sexually assaulted or raped:

“Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

“Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk

“Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.”