Algerian Rapist Sid Ali Djelid Jailed for Life After Five Manchester Gay Village Attacks

Sid Ali Djelid, also known as Mourad Malki, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years for a series of five rapes against three victims, two men and one woman, in Manchester's Chinatown and Gay Village areas between February and July 2024. Djelid targeted vulnerable and intoxicated individuals on nights out, using the guise of offering help before leading them to secluded areas to assault and rob them of phones, jewelry, and bank cards. CCTV evidence and victim testimonies revealed his predatory and calculating behavior, with stolen bank cards used fraudulently. Victims described severe emotional and physical trauma, with lasting impacts on their sense of identity and trust, and some resorting to self-medication to cope. Judge Timothy Gilbart condemned Djelid's actions as reckless and manipulative, emphasizing his lack of remorse and the ongoing risk he poses, while the Crown Prosecution Service highlighted the special significance of the Canal Street area to the LGBT community and the lasting impact of the crimes. Upon completion of his sentence, Djelid faces deportation to Algeria.