Men who raped teenage girl in Rotherham are on the run after skipping trial

Mudasar Hussain and Kamir Ifzal Khan, both 37, were found guilty of grooming, trafficking, and repeatedly raping a vulnerable teenage girl. The offences took place over an 18-month period when the victim was 14 years old. A third man, Ghazanfar Hussain, 42, was also found guilty and appeared in court to hear the verdict. The court heard that the victim was plied with drugs and alcohol to coerce her into the abuse. The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a manhunt for the two fugitives, who absconded before the trial began. Investigators believe Khan may have fled to Qatar and potentially on to Pakistan, while Mudasar Hussain's whereabouts remain unknown. Philip Marshall, head of Operation Stovewood, praised the victim for her courage in reporting the abuse and speaking out against the "predatory grooming" she endured. The men are due to be sentenced in their absence at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday.