A former Salford supply teacher who committed multiple child sex offences including upskirting and voyeurism has been jailed for six years.
Abusali Rahman (29/08/1989), a British national of Bangladeshi ethnicity from Salford, was sentenced yesterday (October 15) at Bolton Crown Court.
He had pleaded guilty to the following crimes earlier this year:
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- 12 counts of taking indecent photographs/ pseudo-photograph of a child (images obtained by upskirting)
- 4 counts of publishing an obscene article (AI-generated sexualised images)
- 3 counts of making indecent photograph/ pseudo-photograph of a child (making AI generated images)
- 1 count of distribute an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (sharing an upskirting image with another user)
- 1 count of operating equipment beneath clothing of another without consent (the act of upskirting)
Rahman’s disgusting actions saw him repeatedly abuse his position of trust over a period of approximately 18 months, between December 2023 and June 2025.
During this time period, Rahman used his mobile phone in classrooms to take degrading photos of students in seven secondary schools across Salford, Bolton and Bury.
The images taken numbered more than 300 in total and ranged from Category A to C classifications.
Rahman posted these images on social media, often alongside humiliating and disgusting captions and the police investigation began after they were made aware of the posts.
Rahman was first arrested in June 2025, and then re-arrested on further occasions as further offences were identified and after he breached his bail conditions.
Following GMP’s thorough investigation and analysis of several devices, Rahman was charged with multiple offences. He pleaded guilty to all the crimes listed above in May 2026.
In addition to his sentence, he will also be subjected to a 20-year sexual harm prosecution order.
The upskirting offences relate to twelve different girls. But, due to limitations in the evidence the police have been unable to identify a further three girls from the photos taken.
The Greater Manchester Police have remained in close contact with the schools, local authorities, and other partners to ensure all appropriate support is in place for those who need it.
The police say the welfare and wellbeing of the victims is extremely important for them and they are signposting schools, parents and carers wherever needed.
Detective constable, Lisa McGaffin, from GMP’s Bolton child protection team, said: “I have worked on this case for a year now and want to make it clear that Abusali Rahman’s crimes were absolutely abhorrent.
“My thoughts throughout this process have always been with the young girls who have been subject to such indignity. Their welfare and support will always be a priority for us.
“While working as a teacher – someone who young children should trust and be safe with – Rahman repeatedly took secret photos for his own sick gratification, before posting images online which showed his total disregard for the girls’ respect and dignity.
“Any abuse of a position of authority is deplorable, and against children is especially heinous. I am glad he is now behind bars.
“Protecting children will always be the highest priority at GMP and we will always take the strongest possible action where allegations of this nature are made.”
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) worked closely with the police piecing together strong evidence from his devices and locations at the time the photos were taken to build a picture, exposing the extent of his offending.
Alexandra Mann, a Senior Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service said:
“Misuse of emerging technology is a serious crime, and it has had a profound impact on both the victims and wider community.
“I hope this case sends a clear message that we will robustly prosecute those who use technology to exploit children.”
