Charges follow long-running inquiry into alleged offences in Bradford district
West Yorkshire Police have charged six people in connection with non-recent child sexual offences said to have occurred in the Bradford district and Keighley between 2000 and 2004. The alleged victim was reported to have been aged between 13 and 17 at the time.
"Detectives investigating non-recent sexual offences in Bradford district have charged five men and one woman."
The force named the six people charged on Thursday 13 August 2026. They range in age from 42 to 62 and include residents from a number of Bradford communities as well as one person described as having no fixed abode. The individuals charged are:
- Mohammed Hafeez Bashir, 51, of Lidget Green — charged with six offences of rape of a child and two offences of indecent assault on a child.
- Ahmed Mahmood Butt, 49, of Girlington — charged with attempted rape of a child.
- Elaine Ayrey, 62, of Manningham — charged with indecent assault on a child.
- Tanveer Ahmed, 46, of Burley — charged with two offences of rape of a child.
- Khalid Raja Mahmood, 45, of no fixed abode — charged with rape of a child.
- Faiser Hussain, 42, of Keighley — charged with indecent assault on a child.
The announcement did not set out further details of when or where each alleged offence occurred beyond the broad period of 2000–2004, nor did it identify the alleged victim. No court dates were provided in the police notice.
Local impact and next steps in the criminal process
Allegations of historic sexual offending often take years to investigate as officers gather evidence, take witness statements and work with specialist teams. In this case, detectives concluded there was sufficient evidence to bring charges against the six named individuals.
Following charging, the defendants will be dealt with through the magistrates’ and crown court systems as appropriate. The police statement indicates the investigation remains active; further enquiries may result in additional charges or other developments as the case progresses.
| Person | Age | Address given | Charge summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Hafeez Bashir | 51 | Lidget Green | Six counts of rape of a child; two counts of indecent assault on a child |
| Ahmed Mahmood Butt | 49 | Girlington | Attempted rape of a child |
| Elaine Ayrey | 62 | Manningham | Indecent assault on a child |
| Tanveer Ahmed | 46 | Burley | Two counts of rape of a child |
| Khalid Raja Mahmood | 45 | No fixed abode | Rape of a child |
| Faiser Hussain | 42 | Keighley | Indecent assault on a child |
Historic child sexual-abuse cases are often complex and sensitive. Specialist investigators typically work alongside safeguarding partners to support alleged victims through reporting and any subsequent court process. The police did not publish further operational detail or comment on lines of inquiry.
What Bradford residents should know
For people in Bradford, the charging of multiple local residents will be concerning and may prompt questions about safeguarding, community safety and the handling of historic allegations. Local agencies—including the police, local authority children’s services and voluntary-sector support organisations—are the appropriate points of contact for anyone affected by the news or seeking support.
West Yorkshire Police’s public statement signalled the matter is under active investigation and has reached a charging decision. Further updates, including details of court proceedings, will be issued by the force or through court listings in due course.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police through the usual non-emergency channels, or Crimestoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
