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Schoolgirl raped at knifepoint during sleepover told by Greater Manchester Police officer 'leave it alone, get on with your life', lawsuit claims

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A woman raped at knifepoint during a sleepover 24 years ago has launched a lawsuit against Greater Manchester Police for their alleged failure to bring the suspect to justice.

The victim, who we are calling "Susan" to protect her identity, was raped while staying at a friend's house in the Copster Hill area of Oldham in 1998, when she was a teenager.

Acting for her, Irvings Law is now alleging Breach of Article 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and "misfeasance in public office".

They have submitted the claim to the chief constable of GMP Stephen Watson. The term misfeasance in public office refers in this case to action taken by police who have allegedly knowingly abused their authority or power or behaved recklessly or indifferently.

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