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Victim of rape alleges offender was released early, then appeared at her residence, sparking concerns over public protection and early parole policies.

Victim of rape alleges offender was released early, then appeared at her residence, sparking concerns over public protection and early parole policies.

Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of a notorious child grooming gang, has been released from prison after serving part of his 19-year sentence. The move has sparked outrage among his victims, who claim they are still living in fear of the convicted sex offender.

Undated Greater Manchester Police handout photo of Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of a Rochdale child sex grooming gang who cited human rights laws as he launched an appeal against deportation from Britain. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday February 16, 2016. Paedophile Ahmed, 63, described by a judge as a "violent hypocritical bully", has written to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) claiming his convictions for child sex offences were a conspiracy to "scapegoat" Muslims, his immigration tribunal heard. See PA story COURTS Rights. Photo credit should read: Greater Manchester Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder. Ashgar Bostan 'My grooming gang rapist was also released early - the fear is real' picture: National crime agency

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