WIDNES MAN RAHAL AKRAM SENTENCED TO 3 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF UNDERAGE GIRLS IN THE 1990S

In a significant legal development, Rahale Akram, a man hailing from Widnes, has been handed down a prison sentence of three years after being found guilty of sexually abusing two underage girls during the 1990s. The conviction was delivered following a trial held at Liverpool Crown Court, where the court heard disturbing details about Akram's misconduct.

Rahale Akram, aged 44 at the time of sentencing, was previously known for operating a school uniform shop in Widnes. His criminal history includes prior convictions related to indecent image offences, which date back to 2015. These past convictions added weight to the court's assessment of his character and the severity of his recent crimes.

Judge Denis Watson, presiding over the case, described Akram's behavior as manipulative and calculated. The judge emphasized that the victims, who were minors at the time, had been persuaded with gifts and other forms of manipulation, which kept them unaware of the full extent of Akram's misconduct during the period of abuse. The court was told that Akram exploited his position and trust to carry out these heinous acts.

In addition to the prison sentence, Akram was ordered to register as a sex offender for life, a measure intended to monitor and prevent any future offenses. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and the judicial system to address and combat sexual abuse, especially when it involves vulnerable minors and manipulative offenders like Akram from Widnes.