Student police officer charged with rape and kidnap

A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman.

Greater Manchester Police said a 999 call was received at about 22:20 BST on Saturday during which a woman could be heard in a vehicle in the Manchester area.

It said responding officers arrested off duty trainee officer Mohammad Hassan after a pursuit that ended on the M62 in West Yorkshire.

The 23-year-old, who has been suspended by the force, has been charged with rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone and dangerous driving and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court later.

A force spokesperson said a woman was "safeguarded at the scene and continues to be supported by specialist officers and support services".

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