Hasseb Afzal, from Bolton, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court to eight years in prison for sexual assault against a 16-year-old female.
The court heard that in June 2024, Afzal took the victim, a 16-year-old girl, to a pre-booked room at a hotel after giving her money to buy alcohol, where she woke up to him sexually assaulting her by touching her.
Over a two month period Afzal would pick up two 16-year-olds in his car and buy them gifts including jewellery and watches. He also gave them alcohol, nitrous oxide and class A drugs.
Detective Sergeant Ryan Lovick, of our Bolton district, said: “Afzal preyed upon vulnerable young teenagers, and I am pleased he is now taken off the streets and in prison.
“Sexual abuse can have a lasting detrimental impact for victims and survivors. Thank you to the brave victim and her family for coming forward and reporting this abuse.
“I would like to take this opportunity to encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, or knows someone who has, to come forward and speak to the police. We will listen to you, and we will work at your pace, when you are ready.”
