A man from Salford has been charged with a series of child sex offences following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police.

Abusali Rahman (29/08/1989), a former supply teacher, has been remanded in custody after being charged with multiple offences, including upskirting, voyeurism, and offences relating to indecent images of children.

Police say 13 girls aged between 13 and 16 at the time of the alleged offences have been identified across seven high schools in Bury, Bolton and Salford. However, four girls from two schools have not yet been identified and enquiries are ongoing.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place between December 2023 and June 2025, with the upskirting offences linked to incidents within school settings.

• 12 counts of taking an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (images obtained byupskirting)
• 3 counts of publishing an obscene article (AI-generated sexualised images)
• 3 counts of making indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (makingAI-generated images)
• 1 count of distribute an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (sharing an upskirting image with another user)
• 1 count of attempting to meet girl under 16 following sexual grooming (via online chat)
• 1 count of operating equipment beneath clothing of another without consent (the act ofupskirting)

All affected schools and the parents of the identified girls have been informed. Police say safeguarding teams and specialist support services are working closely with those impacted.

Rahman has not worked in schools since he was arrested in June 2025 after a parent raised concerns about an image of their child in school uniform being circulated on social media. Further enquiries by GMP’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team led to the discovery of additional images.

He appeared at Wigan Magistrates’ Court in April 2026 and is due to appear at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday 28 May 2026.

Detective Chief Superintendent Rebecca McKendrick, head of GMP’s Public Protection Division, said:
“I must start by stressing that the parents of the girls identified, and their schools, are being kept informed and supported throughout this process. If you were not aware of this case prior to today, then your child has not been identified as an alleged victim.

“We have been in contact with all schools we know Mr Rahman worked at in the North West since he became a qualified teacher in July 2023. No further alleged criminal offences have been identified at this time. The police, schools, the local authorities, safeguarding leads and specialist support services are working closely together throughout this investigation.

“I understand the concern and upset that will come with this news. It is so important that everyone refrains from speculation as this is an active case where the girls affected have a right to lifelong anonymity and the defendant has a right to a fair trial. The last thing that needed now is speculation around this case – if you know something, please report it directly to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via email at operation.messina@gmp.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Pomerie. Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

By law, alleged victims of sexual offences have lifelong anonymity, and police have urged the public not to speculate or comment on the case.