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Asylum seeker abducted and raped girl, 12, in ‘targeted’ attack

A jury has found Ahmad Mulakhil guilty of abducting and raping a child — A jury has found Ahmad Mulakhil guilty of abducting and raping a child (Warwickshire Police)

Afghan national Ahmad Mulakhil, an asylum seeker, has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in a targeted attack in Warwickshire.
Mulakhil was convicted of rape, two counts of sexual assault, child abduction and taking an indecent video, having admitted a further rape charge before his trial.
His co-defendant, Mohammad Kabir, also an asylum seeker from Afghanistan, was acquitted of all charges, including intentional strangulation and attempted child abduction.
The incident sparked protests in Nuneaton and led to political figures raising concerns about the disclosure of suspects' immigration status by police forces.
Mulakhil has been remanded in custody for sentencing and faces a substantial custodial sentence, after which he will be liable for deportation.

Asylum seeker guilty of raping 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton — In full