Grooming gang leader released from prison

Grooming gang leader released from prison Image source, GMPImage caption, Shabir Ahmed was the head of a gang which abused girls as young as 12 ByJonny HumphriesNorth WestPublished7 minutes agoThe ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang that targeted girls as young as 12 has been released from prison. Shabir Ahmed, who was known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for 22 years in August 2012 for a raft of child sexual offences including rape.This week his victims were told he would be released on licence and despite earlier promises, could not be deported due to a 55-year-old law. The BBC understands the now 73-year-old left prison earlier and is now in secure accommodation, wearing a GPS electronically monitored tag.Get in touchTell us which stories we should cover in Greater ManchesterContact formContact formListen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, external, X, external, and Instagram, external. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Related topicsRochdaleChild groomingMore on this storyGrooming victims heard of abuser's release on social media, MP saysPublished23 hours agoBurnham calls for grooming gang ringleader to be deportedPublished18 hours agoGovernment 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleaderPublished1 day ago