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Sultani Bakatash Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Teens

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  • Sultani Bakatash was sentenced to 14 years for raping two 14-year-old girls in Bolton.
  • He received an additional two years on licence and a 20-year ban on contacting minors.
  • A jury convicted him of two rapes, sexual assault and assault by penetration after a four-week trial.
  • Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley thanked survivors and praised the police for securing custody within 48 hours.