Former supply teacher charged with child sex offences
The alleged victims are aged between 13 and 16
A former supply teacher from Greater Manchester has been charged with using artificial intelligence to make indecent images of young girls.
Abusali Rahman, 36, a British national of Bangladeshi ethnicity from Salford, faces 21 charges in total over his work at schools in Bury, Bolton and Salford between December 2023 and June 2025:
- 12 counts of taking an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (images obtained through upskirting)
- 3 counts of publishing an obscene article (AI-generated sexualised images)
- 3 counts of making indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (making AI-generated images)
- 1 count of distributing an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (sharing an upskirting image with another user)
- 1 count of attempting to meet a girl under 16 following sexual grooming (via online chat)
- 1 count of operating equipment beneath clothing of another without consent (the act of upskirting)
Rahman was arrested in June 2025 and police say the charges relate to 17 girls, four of whom they are still trying to identify.
He's due to appear at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday 28 May.
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."