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.