Sarah Mcgee

A Bury MP dismissed rumours that grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed was in the town, confirming through police that he is located outside Greater Manchester. He condemned misinformation for causing further distress to victims and supported the government’s efforts to deport Ahmed following his release from prison. Local councillors in Rochdale called for closing a legal loophole that prevents deportation of certain long‑term Commonwealth residents, while parties across the council backed Ahmed’s removal. Ahmed, previously jailed for exploiting young girls, is restricted from returning to areas in Oldham and Rochdale, and the government is pursuing legal changes to enable his deportation despite resistance from Pakistan.