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Serial Offender Sid Ali Djelid Convicted of Five Rapes in Manchester

His conviction underscores police warnings about intoxicated people’s vulnerability in Manchester’s Canal Street nightlife district.

Overview

  • Djelid was found guilty on five counts of rape following a five-week trial at Manchester Crown Court.
  • Evidence showed he targeted one woman and two men between February and July 2024 before robbing them of phones, watches and jewellery.
  • He had pleaded guilty to theft and fraud charges but maintained in court that he was merely a thief.
  • Senior Investigating Officer Paul Davies stressed that being drunk is not a crime and urged other victims to report under Operation Baycliff.
  • Djelid remains in custody pending sentencing on October 6 as Greater Manchester Police reinforce safety measures in city-centre venues.