Oldham criminals jailed February 2026: rapists, attempted murder
February 2026 saw multiple Oldham criminals jailed for serious offences. Graham Tardif, 78, of Stephenson Street, Failsworth, was jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing three girls over nearly 30 years, including raping one victim at least 10 times. Romon Haque, 38, of Yasmin Gardens, Oldham, received 28 years for attempting to murder nurse Achamma Cherian at Royal Oldham Hospital in January 2025 after she denied his methadone request. Ryan Greenhow, 37, was sentenced to seven years and four months for making children aged 12-15 send indecent images via social media threats. Shaun Grenfell, 37, of Sharples Hall Street, received nine-and-a-half years for raping a woman while she slept and assaulting a man causing two black eyes.