Koran teacher jailed for sex attack on boy

March 03, 2010

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Atta Ur-Rehman, 38, was found guilty of a number of sex offences against the young victim.

A man has been jailed for abusing a boy while giving him lessons in the Koran.

Atta Ur-Rehman, 38, was found guilty of a number of sex offences against the young victim.

Appearing at Bolton Crown Court , he was sentenced to six years in jail.

He attacked the boy at an address in Rochdale in May last year where he was supposed to be giving lessons in reading the Muslim holy book.

The boy, who was upset and embarrassed, told his mother about what happened.

Ur-Rehman – of Hearies Road, Sheffield – at first feigned ignorance when confronted by the parents, but then asked the boy's parents for forgiveness.

The boy's parents then called the police.

Detective Constable Kirsty Simcox, who investigated the case, said: "Ur-Rehman abused the trust the victim's parents placed in him in the most terrible way.

"The boy showed immense courage to confide in his mother, and thankfully his parents then came to the police to ensure justice could be done.”

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thoughtful, East of Manchester (03/03/2010 at 15:13)

It just goes to show that the people who society would consider to be the safest are the ones who pose most risk. It's time to consider every person who purports to be a dedicated follower of religion as a potential paedophile, after all recent history teaches from the number of similar offence that this is true.

I wonder however if Ur-Rehman feels that Sharia law would be appropriate in his case (probably means the victim is executed!) and that he should either be publicly whipped or stoned to death?

Blunt (03/03/2010 at 15:27)

Why is there a submit comments facility for this story but not for the one regarding the poor young lad who died following an asthma attack at his incompetent school? (no comments can be allowed on an active case, such as the inquest you refer to - Ed)

PW, Manchester (03/03/2010 at 15:32)

I'm sorry to say it was such attempted abuse that drove me away from my church when I was 12. I was asked on a couple of occasions to come into the vicarage after the service to help 'move furniture' etc when the priest tried it on with wandering hands. I was very shocked, but didn't play into his hands (as it were). I couldn't get out of there quick enough.

I was loathe to tell anyone as I didn't want my parents to know (they would have been furious). I was a very embarrassed young lad and certainly didn't want to involve the Police. The only way out of it was to stop going, and I did. So I gave up church at the age of 12. I couldn't go to any church as a youngster after those near-experiences.

CorneredAllTheLuck, Tameside (03/03/2010 at 15:33)

Another pervert hiding behind religion.

Laura Norder, Didsbury (03/03/2010 at 15:36)

Oh dear, Ur-Rehman looks as if he's fallen down some stairs... shame ;-)

Hope the lad can now get on with his life, knowing his assailant has been caged.

Drew Peacock (03/03/2010 at 15:36)

thoughtful, East of Manchester
3/03/2010 at 15:13

What about sweet shop owner, teachers, friendly uncle? hahahaha is is just religious nuts we should be wary of?

Have you ever thought that some paedophile may have turned to religion because of their desires and despite this their desire got the best of them? Nah, it must be genetic! if you have faith, you must be a sicko!!!! hahahaaha

Harrysmate, Rochdale (03/03/2010 at 15:36)

Looks like some summary justice has already been dispensed if the state of his face is anything to go by. At least those scars will heal, which may not be the case for the trauma suffered by the victim.

thoughtful, East of Manchester (03/03/2010 at 15:47)

Drew, you really do have an imature attitude to what is a serious problem. This is a shame as it's adults who do this to children and I don;t believe it's a laughing matter as you obviously do.

I think that there have been very few publicised cases of Paedophile sweetshop owners, nor teachers, however the number of Catholic priests who have been paedophiles across the world has been well documented. When the attitude of the church, turning a blind eye and smearing victims to protect assets it is deep rooted and more than just a few bad people sneaking their way in, to find a cover for their criminality.

This is not the first time that a teacher of the Koran has been found abusing children either.

If you actually read my post, and take the time to understand it (which you clearly haven't) you will see that I did not accuse every religious person of being a paedophile, but that we should start from a position where we consider that they might be. You might feel that this is unfair, but I feel that a childs innocence is more important than a religious persons automatic right to be seen as a 'good person' because very many of them plainly are not.

The Ant Hill Mob , In the Bulletproof Bomb 7 (the Roaring Plenty) (03/03/2010 at 16:02)

I wish I was there to 'see him fall down those stairs'. I may have helped him up a couple of flights.

Brook Lands (03/03/2010 at 16:04)

If you actually read my post, and take the time to understand it (which you clearly haven't) you will see that I did not accuse every religious person of being a paedophile, but that we should start from a position where we consider that they might be. You might feel that this is unfair, but I feel that a childs innocence is more important than a religious persons automatic right to be seen as a 'good person' because very many of them plainly are not.
thoughtful, East of Manchester

This makes no sense at all. We should consider that every person of religion could be a paedophile? Are you serious?

Just because a small percentage of Catholic priests have been caught you're willing to brush the lot with the same brush?

You're obviously one of the idiots the op-ed piece is talking about today.

Casablanca, ex-Bury Road Convent, Rochdale (03/03/2010 at 16:04)

Drew Peacock, "if you have faith, you must be a sicko!".

I agree absolutely.

schgittor (03/03/2010 at 16:46)

A secret to living life without surprises is be sceptical. And treat everyone the same. With caution. Cue the liberal and socialist views...(which is why this world we live in is how it is today) No such thing as community in todays world.

Drew Peacock (03/03/2010 at 16:58)

thoughtful, East of Manchester
3/03/2010 at 15:47

I take it very seriously, i have 2 young children. I think your post is funny. It sounds like you yourself have had a bad experience from a man of the cloth.

You will find the more paedophiles work in Information Technology. This total would be biast as most paedophile are caught via their computers and I would assume you would have to know a fair bit about computers to try and visit padeophile rings on the net. Should we be wary of people who work in IT?

MY POINT is you can't judge someone because of their job or religious views in relations to their sexual preference! I am positive that in regards to religious people, the good outnumber the bad.

MPs gravy train, UK (03/03/2010 at 17:52)

I have read what this monster did to that child on another website. He should have been jailed for a lot longer than 6 years. He isn't going to have an easy time in jail. And why should he?

Drew-Peacock, Our House (03/03/2010 at 21:16)

Drew...Please choose another username, I don't want to be associated with your ill thought comments. Cheers.

citypedro, manchester (04/03/2010 at 09:25)

Lets hope the scum bag falls down the stairs several more times over the next 6 years. Can the filth be deported after he's served his sentence??

want to leave, Stretford (04/03/2010 at 09:43)

Deport him after he's served his sentence - the sooner he's off our shores the better.

canonball, inside the helmet (04/03/2010 at 09:54)

He looks as though he has had a going over.The one of many i hope.

Stevedore, Quayside (04/03/2010 at 10:39)

This particular paedophile will definitely not be offered a job operating the scanners at Manchester Airport which, I should imagine, will ease Blag Flags mind somewhat.

Public School Pimms Lout (04/03/2010 at 10:57)

Drew Peacock: "you can't judge someone because of their job or religious views in relations to their sexual preference! I am positive that in regards to religious people, the good outnumber the bad".

Very true Drew, however, I think a few of the comments are not related to the individual as such, but to the various religious establishments. They have all hidden, denied, turned a blind eye to and moved on members of the clergy who have been caught practicing these heinous acts in the past! It seems like many of our religious institutions care more about 'their appearance' than they do the behavior of the very people they ordain........

NEVERINDOUBT, EU (04/03/2010 at 23:32)

Whilst this ill individual has undoubtedly commited as serious crime and has been correctly punishes imho, i do wish people would stop referring to peoples facial features when making comments, what bearing has this mans face on anything????????????? Sadly those posters who chsoose to comment on someones appearance/figure/looks etc,etc are lacking in something themselves and arent capable of making reasonbal comments without the mentioning of someones looks.

Quo Rock, Queensland Australia (05/03/2010 at 00:51)

"Another pervert hiding behind religion"

Don't they all....isn't it funny that all the creeps in the world once caught turn to the LORD....what a crock...hang the scum and be rid of him..i'm sure theres plenty of people willing to kick the chair out from under him....

PAH , Manchester (05/03/2010 at 12:19)

Public School Pimms Lout,
4/03/2010 at 10:57

Drew Peacock? Do you get his name?

Dave_H (05/03/2010 at 15:11)

NEVERINDOUBT 4/03/2010 at 23:32 - "i do wish people would stop referring to peoples facial features when making comments, what bearing has this mans face on anything?"

As usual on these forums, it pays to either read them, or at least get someone to explain what people have written. Just in case you still don't understand Neverindoubt, the man appears to been beaten prior to the mugshot being taken and everybody is applauding the fact.

Alternatively he may just be really ugly (but, as explained, the posters were not commenting on his looks).

Either way, you are thick.

Esso Blue. , Manchester (06/03/2010 at 20:03)

Oh dear, Ur-Rehman looks as if he's fallen down some stairs... shame ;-)

Hope the lad can now get on with his life, knowing his assailant has been caged.
Laura Norder, Didsbury
3/03/2010 at 15:36

Sure he's not winking at you.

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