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03/03/2010
Paedophile Quran Teacher Jailed
A male Islamic teacher has been jailed for six years after sexually abusing a boy in Rochdale.
Atta Ur-Rehman, 38, of Hearies Road, Sheffield, was found guilty after a trial of sexual activity with a child, sexual assault with a child by penetration and sexual assault.
Ur-Rehman's abuse took place in May 2009, when his victim was a 12-years-old.
The victim was alone with Ur-Rehman in the study of his family house in Rochdale, while he was giving the boy Quran-reading lessons, when he was abused.
The boy told his mother about what happened, and his parents decided to confront Ur-Rehman with the allegation.
Police said Ur-Rehman at first feigned ignorance, but then asked the boy's parents for forgiveness, claiming that "all men make mistakes".
The victim's parents then called the police.
Detective Constable Kirsty Simcox said: "Ur-Rehman abused the trust the victim's parents placed in him in the most terrible way.
"It has been a horrific experience for the boy, and I hope that he and his family can move on from this after today.
"The boy showed immense courage to confide in his mother, and thankfully his parents then came to the police to ensure justice could be done.
"I hope this case sends a clear message that any report of abuse will be fully investigated by trained officers."
(PR/GK)
Atta Ur-Rehman, 38, of Hearies Road, Sheffield, was found guilty after a trial of sexual activity with a child, sexual assault with a child by penetration and sexual assault.
Ur-Rehman's abuse took place in May 2009, when his victim was a 12-years-old.
The victim was alone with Ur-Rehman in the study of his family house in Rochdale, while he was giving the boy Quran-reading lessons, when he was abused.
The boy told his mother about what happened, and his parents decided to confront Ur-Rehman with the allegation.
Police said Ur-Rehman at first feigned ignorance, but then asked the boy's parents for forgiveness, claiming that "all men make mistakes".
The victim's parents then called the police.
Detective Constable Kirsty Simcox said: "Ur-Rehman abused the trust the victim's parents placed in him in the most terrible way.
"It has been a horrific experience for the boy, and I hope that he and his family can move on from this after today.
"The boy showed immense courage to confide in his mother, and thankfully his parents then came to the police to ensure justice could be done.
"I hope this case sends a clear message that any report of abuse will be fully investigated by trained officers."
(PR/GK)
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