A man has been convicted of the rape of two 14 year old girls
Sultani Bakatash aged 29 of Georgina Court, Bolton, an Afghan national, has today been convicted after an incident in Bolton in December 2025.
Bakatash groomed a young girl online, invited her and a friend to his address, and plied them both with alcohol before raping them.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, District Commander for Bolton said: “I would like to thank both survivors for their immense bravery during these proceedings. Their unwavering strength and courage has been instrumental in securing this conviction.
“Bakatash denied all counts against him. He denied manipulating, grooming and assaulting both girls. He denied the pain and hurt he subjected them to. He showed a blatant disregard for his actions and the long term impact this would have on the victims. But today a jury rightfully found him guilty on all counts.
“This trial will have been no doubt a difficult time for the girls and their families, and it is only with their support that we have managed to keep Bakatash behind bars.
“I’d also like to thank the CPIU for their hard work and swift actions throughout this investigation, which ensured Bakatash was in our custody within 48 hours of the incident first being reported.
“Our specialist officers will continue to work with the survivors to ensure they are receiving the best support possible. No one should ever be subjected to this kind of abuse and my thoughts remain firmly with them as they continue their recovery.
“We hope this outcomes sends a clear message that we will relentlessly pursue those who harm vulnerable people.
“I urge anyone who may have experienced similar abuse to please come forward and report. You will always be listened to, respected, and supported.”
