A 23-year-old student police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnapping of a woman in Manchester.

Mohammad Hassan has been charged with multiple offences after reports were made to the force on Saturday evening, which ended in a pursuit on the M62 in West Yorkshire.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) previously said that a 999 call had been received shortly before 10.20pm in which a woman could be heard in distress in a vehicle in the Manchester area.

Hassan has been charged with oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone and dangerous driving.

He has been suspended by the force and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Dexter said: “GMP detectives and staff have been working on this investigation throughout the last 48 hours to ensure charges are brought in this case.

“The victim is our priority, and we are ensuring she continues to receive specialist support. Criminal proceedings must now take its course without interference.

“I understand and share the feeling among the public and our thousands of hard-working, decent staff who will have seen this news.

“Proceedings are under way, and necessary action will be decisively taken within the regulations.”

A woman was safeguarded at the scene and continues to be supported by specialist officers and support services, the force said.