Afghan Migrants in Dock Over Child Abduction and Rape
European Conservative, August 28, 2025
Two Afghan asylum seekers have pleaded not guilty to charges over the alleged abduction and rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
The incident is said to have taken place in the Cheverel Street area between 8 and 10 p.m. on July 22, with CCTV footage showing a man walking with the girl shortly before the attack.
Ahmad Mulakhil, who arrived in the UK by small boat, has denied three counts of rape of a minor, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of abduction. A second man, Mohammad Kabir, has also pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting rape, intentional strangulation, and attempted child abduction.
The case has sparked political controversy after it emerged that police advised councillors not to reveal the men’s immigration status, prompting accusations of a cover-up. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has since called for greater transparency.
Both men were living in taxpayer-funded asylum housing managed by Serco and remain in custody. They are due to appear in court again in November, with a trial scheduled for January 26, 2026. The victim is receiving specialist care.
