THIS is the moment an “insidious” thug claimed he didn’t know what rape was while being arrested for heinous assaults.
Police bodycam footage shows Sid Ali Djelid being detained for brutal sexual attacks in Manchester city centre on July 21 earlier this year.
Greater Manchester PoliceSid Ali Djelid was arrested on July 21 in Bloom Street, Manchester[/caption]
Greater Manchester PoliceThe 39-year-old said he didn’t know what ‘rape’ meant[/caption]
While standing in Bloom Street, the police officer says: “You’re under arrest for rape, do you know what rape is?”
To which Djelid replies “no” trying to appear innocent and confused.
“So what are we waiting for now,” he continues casually after being told.
Djelid was today jailed for life with a minimum of 16 years for raping and stealing from three victims.
The attacks were inflicted in the city centre between February and July last year.
He targeted two intoxicated men and a woman while they were vulnerable.
The rapist lured them to secluded areas under false pretences where they would endure “horrific sexual assaults”.
Djelid would then rob them of their mobile phones and credit cards.
The 39-year-old, who went by the alias Mourad Malk, was convicted of five counts of rape on July 24 at Manchester Crown Court.
In an impact statement read out in court, one of Djelid’s brave victims said: “Directly after the attack I felt sick, violated and full of self-hating. I felt like collapsing and crying I struggled to comprehend what had happened to me or put anything together.
“I lost all confidence and all trust after it had happened.
“As a direct result of what happened I won’t approach people anymore if I needed help. I used to think of myself as a social butterfly – full of charisma but what happened to me has destroyed me and rocked the very core of who I am.”
The victim said they lost their spark and “the vibrant person in [them] died”.
Another victim said: “In the coming days, I had a loss of appetite and struggled to sleep.
“I really didn’t know what to do with myself. I have really struggled with my mental health and coming to terms with what happened to me. I really didn’t feel like a human being anymore.”
They told the court they’ve “completely isolated” themselves.
Senior Investigating Officer Paul Davies from our Major Incident Team said: “Djelid deliberately targeted vulnerable individuals, approaching intoxicated victims and luring them to secluded areas under false pretences.
“His actions were calculated, predatory, and deeply disturbing. In each case, he not only subjected his victims to horrific sexual assaults, but also stole personal items, adding further trauma to an already devastating experience.
“We want Manchester to be a City that welcomes everyone — a place where people can live, work, and visit without fear. Our officers work tirelessly to ensure that our streets throughout the day and night remain safe and that those who seek to harm others are brought to justice.
“I would like to commend the bravery of the victims who came forward and supported this investigation.
“Without their assistance, we would not have been able to put this dangerous individual behind bars.”
Greater Manchester PoliceHe casually asked ‘so what are we waiting for’[/caption]
Greater Manchester PoliceDjelid was jailed for life with a minimum of 16 years at Manchester Crown Court today[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
