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Three males have been discovered responsible of raping women in Plymouth.
Abalzaq Salih, 31, from Plymouth, was convicted of two counts of rape of a feminine aged 15 or below. Saif Kahya, 32, from Liverpool was discovered responsible of 1 rely of rape of a feminine aged 16 or over.
Anthony Anantharajah, 35, from London, was convicted of 1 rely of rape of a feminine aged 16 or over. He was discovered not responsible of participating in non-penetrative sexual exercise with a lady aged 15 or below.
The males have been remanded in custody and are because of be sentenced in September.
The males denied the costs and have been convicted following a five-week trial at Plymouth Crown Court.
Devon and Cornwall Police mentioned the abuse got here to gentle after a lady got here ahead and gave key proof to police after she watched the BBC drama Three Girls which described a high-profile investigation in Rochdale.
Plymouth Commander, Temporary Ch Supt Scott Bradley, mentioned: “I wish to begin by praising the bravery of the survivors on this case.
“Without their proof and braveness we might not have been capable of obtain this final result.
“Devon and Cornwall Police is dedicated to tackling violence towards ladies and women, and concentrating on those that search to prey on the susceptible.
“The responsible verdicts are a fruits of years of laborious work by a dedicated {and professional} crew of officers and employees.
“Our message to different survivors of sexual abuse is that we’re right here to hear, to work with you, to assist you, and to attain justice.”
A fourth man, 45-year-old Moussa Ahmadou, from Plymouth, was discovered not responsible of sexual assault on a feminine.
