A 61-year-old Rochdale man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a series of historic child sex offences spanning more than a decade, after his victims courageously came forward nearly 40 years later to report their abuse to police.
Aslam Khan, formerly known as Maurice ‘Morris’ Wynn, of Maitland Close, Rochdale, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday 25 July 2025 for seven counts of indecent assault relating to three victims.
The offences took place between 1987 and 1998, all within the Rochdale area. Khan was also made subject to a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order, reflecting the serious and ongoing risk he poses to children.
Decades-Long Investigation
The case represents a significant victory for historical abuse survivors, demonstrating that justice can be secured even when victims take decades to find the courage to speak out about their experiences.
Detective Constable Stacey of Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team praised the survivors for their bravery in coming forward after so many years. I would like to thank the victims in this case who came forward nearly 40 years later and reported their abuse to us,” she said.
The detective emphasised that there are no time limits when it comes to reporting sexual abuse: “Sexual abuse knows no time limits – regardless of when it happened or your age at the time, we are here to listen.
Pattern of Offending
The court heard details of Khan’s systematic abuse of three separate victims over an 11-year period during the late 1980s and 1990s. The offences all occurred within the Rochdale area, where Khan was living at the time under his former name of Maurice ‘Morris’ Wynn.
The seven counts of indecent assault reflect a pattern of predatory behaviour that targeted vulnerable children over an extended period. The specific nature of the charges indicates that Khan exploited his position to gain access to and abuse multiple victims.
The timeline of offending, spanning from 1987 to 1998, suggests that Khan’s criminal behaviour continued unchecked for over a decade before the offences ceased.
Victims’ Courage Brings Justice
The successful prosecution highlights the importance of victims feeling able to report historical abuse, regardless of how much time has passed since the offences occurred. The courage shown by the three victims in this case has not only brought their abuser to justice but may encourage other survivors to come forward.
Greater Manchester Police emphasised their commitment to thoroughly investigating non-recent sexual abuse allegations, regardless of when the offences took place. The force has specialist teams trained to handle such sensitive cases and support victims throughout the often difficult process of pursuing justice.
The fact that all three victims came forward independently suggests the lasting impact of Khan’s actions and their determination to ensure he faced consequences for his crimes.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court imposed a seven-year custodial sentence, reflecting the serious nature of the offences and their impact on the victims. The sentence demonstrates the court’s recognition that historical child sex offences remain serious crimes deserving of significant punishment, regardless of when they occurred.
In addition to the prison term, Khan was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. This order places strict restrictions on his activities and contact with children, and will remain in force indefinitely to protect potential future victims.
The lifetime order reflects the court’s assessment that Khan continues to pose a significant risk to children and requires ongoing monitoring and restrictions even after his release from prison.
Broader Context of Historical Abuse
This case forms part of a wider pattern of historical child sexual abuse cases being pursued by Greater Manchester Police, particularly in the Rochdale area. The force has been actively investigating non-recent sexual offences as part of various operations targeting historical abuse.
Rochdale has been the focus of several high-profile investigations into child sexual exploitation and abuse over recent years, with police and prosecutors working to bring perpetrators to justice regardless of when their crimes occurred.
The successful prosecution of Khan demonstrates the ongoing commitment of law enforcement agencies to pursue historical cases and support survivors who may have been unable to report their abuse at the time it occurred.
Support for Survivors
Detective Constable Stacey’s comments reflect Greater Manchester Police’s broader approach to encouraging survivors of historical abuse to come forward. The force has emphasised that specially trained officers are available to support victims throughout the investigation and court process.
The successful outcome in this case may provide encouragement to other survivors of historical abuse who may be considering whether to report their experiences to police. It demonstrates that prosecutions can be secured even when significant time has passed since the offences occurred.
Police forces across the UK have increasingly recognised the importance of pursuing historical abuse cases and have developed specialist capabilities to investigate and prosecute such crimes effectively.
Impact on the Community
The case highlights the long-lasting impact of child sexual abuse both on individual survivors and the broader community. The fact that three separate victims were affected by Khan’s actions demonstrates the wider harm caused by his criminal behaviour.
The successful prosecution and sentencing may provide some measure of closure for the victims while also sending a clear message that such crimes will be pursued regardless of when they occurred.
Local safeguarding agencies will likely review the case to consider any lessons that can be learned to better protect children in the future.
Ongoing Police Commitment
Greater Manchester Police has reaffirmed its commitment to investigating all reports of sexual abuse, emphasising that victims should not be deterred from coming forward by the passage of time.
The force maintains specialist units dedicated to investigating historical abuse cases and has developed strong partnerships with support agencies to assist victims throughout the process.
Detective Constable Stacey’s message to potential survivors was clear: police are committed to listening to and supporting anyone who comes forward to report sexual abuse, regardless of when it occurred.
Looking Forward
This case represents another step in the ongoing effort to bring historical child abusers to justice and support their survivors. The seven-year sentence and lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order ensure that Khan will face significant consequences for his crimes while being subject to ongoing restrictions designed to protect children.
The courage shown by the three victims in this case serves as an example to other survivors that it is never too late to seek justice for the abuse they suffered.
Anyone who has experienced sexual abuse is encouraged to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or report through their website. Specialist support services are also available for survivors of sexual abuse.
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