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Kim Pilling

Market trader branded ‘gangster’ by co-accused, grooming trial told

The case is being heard at Manchester Crown Court Minshull Street, in Manchester city centre (Dave Thompson/PA - (PA Archive)

A market trader accused of repeatedly raping two teenage girls was labelled a “gangster” by one of his co-accused, a jury has heard.

Mohammed Zahid, known as Bossman, was said to have given free underwear from his lingerie stall on Rochdale Market to both complainants, along with money, alcohol and food, in return for regular sex with him and other Asian men in the town.

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