A man has been charged with sexually exploiting two teenage girls in the early 2000s.
Christopher Oates, 44, of no fixed abode, has been charged with six sexual offences between May 2004 and February 2005 when the girls were 14 and 17. He is the first to be charged in an investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation in south Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police has arrested 57 people so far in the multi-agency investigation – codenamed Green Jacket – which was launched in 2019. Mr Oates, who is from Stockport, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on, September 12.
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He has been accused of:
- Three counts of engaging in underage sex with a 14-year-old girl;
- One count of intentionally causing a 14-year-old girl to be sexually exploited;
- One count of intentionally causing a 17-year-old girl to be sexually exploited;
- One count of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
A GMP spokesperson said: “Our work on this investigation continues and will not relent until we have explored all available lines of enquiry to bring suspects to court and to bring justice for survivors. We will not allow the passage of time to become a barrier in the pursuit of justice.
“If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.”
– Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.
– Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk
– Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.