Child Sex Offender Hassan Mahmood Flees UK Mid-Trial
Police are on the hunt for Hassan Mahmood, 21, who shockingly fled the country halfway through his trial in Bury. Mahmood, a local from Gigg Lane, faces multiple child sex charges after being convicted at Manchester Crown Court.
Convicted on Four Serious Charges
- Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under 13
- Causing a child under 13 to watch or look at sexual images
- Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 13
- Engaging in sexual communication with a child
Mid-Trial Escape Sparks Police Manhunt
Mahmood vanished on day two of his four-day trial, leaving the courtroom and legal teams stunned. The trial pressed on without him, but Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are now urgently seeking his whereabouts.
“He is a wanted man,” a GMP spokesperson warned. They urged anyone with information to come forward immediately to help bring Mahmood to justice.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story from Bury.
