Ex-Trafford cadet leader Adnan Ali convicted of sexual abuse

Former GMP constable accused of running a ‘grooming playground’ to exploit children and young adults

A former police officer has been convicted of sexual abuse and misconduct in public office after running a police cadet scheme as a “grooming playground” to exploit children and young adults he was responsible for.

Adnan Ali, known as Adz, had Superman emblazoned on his cadet leader’s hoodie and underpants, a jury at Liverpool crown court heard.