A 28 year old Manchester man will serve 14 years in prison and an additional eight years on license after raping a woman in Heaton Mersey Park with a firearm
Usama Al-Sari of Moorton Avenue was arrested within the hour of the original report of the attack in September 2025
His victim disclosed to officers that Al-Sari had approached her and forced her to come with him whilst threatening her with what seemed to be a firearm. Upon arriving at the park, Al-Sari proceeded to rape the victim, who managed to later escape and run to a place of safety.
His victim shared: “I want to thank the police for their care, professionalism, and safeguarding-led approach. Being supported and treated with dignity made a huge difference, and I hope this case encourages all institutions to reflect on how they support victims of serious violence.”
Detective Constable Heather Parke, the officer in the case, said: “Following this sentencing I hope this outcome provides reassurance to the victim and our wider communities.
“I want to commend the victim for her courage during this investigation. Coming forward and reporting this incident enabled our officers to ensure the offender saw justice and the victim was able to receive the right support.
“This is a shocking and incredibly rare incident and will have an immeasurable impact on the victim. We understand this incident is deeply concerning, and I want to reassure our communities that incidents of this nature are treated with the highest priority.
“Our commitment is to protect victims, provide the right care and support and pursue justice and we encourage any victims to come forward and report.”
