Men in court over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton

Men in court over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton

Two individuals have been brought before the court on charges related to the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton. Ahmad Mulakhil is facing a rape charge, while Mohammad Kabir is facing charges of kidnapping, strangulation, and assisting in the rape of a minor under 13 years old.

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch has stirred controversy by claiming that the accused men are asylum seekers, although the BBC has been unable to independently verify this information. Finch has criticized Warwickshire Police and the Home Office for allegedly concealing the immigration status of the defendants.

The Home Office issued a statement to the BBC asserting that foreign nationals who engage in criminal activities will be subject to the full force of the law. Both Mulakhil and Kabir, aged 23 and residents of Nuneaton, have made appearances in court and are scheduled for further proceedings at Warwick Crown Court later in August.

In response to the case, residents who were present in the Cheverel Street area of Nuneaton on the evening of the incident have been urged to come forward and provide any relevant information to Warwickshire Police. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, there have been calls for greater transparency regarding the immigration status of the accused individuals, with concerns raised about potential cover-ups by authorities

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