Murtada Abady, 37, denies committing the offences against an underage girl in the autumn of 2021 and early 2022. According to court documents, Abady denies seven counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl between the ages of 13 and 15. He also denies two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl between the ages of 13 and 15. Abady also denies a single count of inciting a girl between the ages of 13 and 15 to engage in sexual activity. Abady is next expected to appear before Manchester Crown Court on February 2 next year.