US EditionTwo men plead not guilty over alleged rape and abduction of 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton
- Two Afghan nationals, Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir, pleaded not guilty to charges of raping and abducting a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton at Warwickshire Justice Centre on August 28, 2025.
- The charges follow alleged events on July 22, including multiple counts of rape against Mulakhil and kidnap, strangulation, and aiding and abetting rape against Kabir, with charges updated over time.
- Both men were remanded in custody, aided by interpreters, and represented legally by Blondelle Thompson and Alison Gurden, while protests and counter-protests occurred locally reflecting public response.
- Judge Kristina Montgomery scheduled the trial to begin on January 26, 2026, with the proceedings anticipated to continue for five days, and ordered the defendants to return for an additional hearing on November 21, 2025.
- The legal proceedings and protests highlight tensions over transparency and immigration, as Council leader George Finch labeled the men asylum seekers and called for disclosure, while police adhered to guidelines against sharing immigration status.
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Two 'Afghan asylum seekers' deny alleged rape and abduction of 12-year-old girl
Two men who are reportedly Afghan asylum seekers have denied charges relating to the alleged abduction and rape of a 12-year-old girl.Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, and Mohammad Kabir, also aged 23, were asked to enter their pleas to allegations about the sexual assault of the child in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, on July 22.Both defendants sat side by side in the dock wearing grey tracksuits at Warwick Crown Court on Thursday.Mr Mulakhil, of no fixed abode, de…
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