March 23, 2007
Taxi driver accused of trying to rape girl (16)
A 36-year-old Nelson part-time taxi driver has appeared before Pennine magistrates charged with the attempted rape of a 16-year-old Barnoldswick girl.
Saghir Ahmed, of Rhoda Street, Nelson, is charged with attempted rape and assault by penetration.
Ahmed, who also works at a mill in Read, was remanded in custody and is now due to appear before Burnley Crown Court on June 25th.
The allegations follow an incident in a private hire vehicle in a quiet area near Thornton-in-Craven and Barnoldswick in the early hours of Sunday, March 18th.
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