DEVELOPING: Ringleader of Rochdale Grooming Gang Sentenced to 35 Years Behind Bars

BREAKING NEWS Mohammed Zahid, 65, Sentenced to 35 Years for Ringleading Rochdale Grooming Gang A Manchester court has handed down a 35-year prison sentence to Mohammed Zahid, the ringleader of a notorious grooming gang in Rochdale. The conviction comes after Zahid was found guilty of multiple sex offenses against two schoolgirls. The victims, aged 13 at the time, were treated as "sex slaves" and subjected to regular abuse by Zahid and his associates between 2001 and 2006. They were plied with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes, and given places to stay in exchange for sex. Zahid, known as "Boss Man," operated a market stall where he would give the girls free underwear, only to expect them to engage in regular sex with him and his friends. The court heard that both victims had troubled home lives and were vulnerable to exploitation. This sentence marks a significant milestone in bringing justice to the victims of this heinous crime. However, the full extent of the gang's activities remains unclear, and further investigations are ongoing. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*