Two men charged after girl, 12, is ‘kidnapped, raped and strangled in horror attack' that sparked outrage in UK town
Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, is accused of raping of the underage girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, on July 22.
2
2
A second man, Mohammad Kabir, also 23, has been charged with aiding and abetting rape, as well as strangulation and kidnap of the girl.
News of the horror attack has sparked outrage in the local community.
Many residents have demanded more answers from Warwickshire Police regarding the defendants.
But a spokesperson for the force said: "Once someone is charged with an offence, we follow national guidance.
"This guidance does not include sharing ethnicity or immigration status."
They added: "We work to hold offenders to account and will always do everything in our power to present a robust case to the courts and protect the integrity of court proceedings."
Mulakhil is charged with raping the victim in the Cheverel Street of Nuneaton.
The assault allegedly unfolded between 8.30pm and 9.45pm on Tuesday, July 22.
CCTV footage from a nearby doorbell camera appeared to show a man walking with the girl at around 8pm.
Cops detained the suspect on Saturday 26, and he was charged the following day.
He appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Monday and was remanded in custody.
Mohammad Kabir, 23, was arrested in Nuneaton on July 31, and charged with kidnap, strangulation and aiding and abetting rape of a girl under 13.
He appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court yesterday and was also remanded in custody.
Both defendants will next appear at Warwick Crown Court on 26 August.
In their full statement, Warwickshire Police said: "There's been some questions about what we do and don't release as part of a high-profile investigation such as this.
"Following the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton on Tuesday 22 July we started an immediate and fast-moving investigation."
The spokesperson added: "When something significant happens, we brief these partners and local elected officials on the circumstances of the crime, the investigation, the work being undertaken to arrest those responsible and how local people and partners can help a concerned community.
"Where relevant, sensitive information around locations, details of the crime and policing activity to catch offenders can be shared, with a warning that this is sensitive or confidential information and disclosure by those being briefed could affect future court hearings.
"We work to hold offenders to account and will always do everything in our power to present a robust case to the courts and protect the integrity of court proceedings."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
9 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Evil monster who beat his grandad, 81, to death before boasting about horrific crime in pub is jailed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MONSTER who beat his grandad to death before boasting about his horrific crimes in a pub has been jailed. Jakob Walpole, 33, left "internationally renowned" Jaguar restoration expert John Brown, 81, with a bleed on the brain. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Jakob Walpole has been jailed for killing his grandad Credit: PA 5 John Brown was beaten to death at home Credit: PA 5 Walpole was later filmed glassing a pub-goer after he boasted about his crimes Credit: Warwickshire Police He then headed to a working men's club in Bulkington, Warwickshire, where he was captured on CCTV glassing a punter who confronted him for boasting about the twisted killing. Walpole has now been jailed for 15 years after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Judge Kristina Montgomery KC sentenced him and said: "(Mr Brown) was an exceptionally small man in deteriorating physical health who had been diagnosed with dementia. "Your visits (to Mr Brown's home) were made to exploit his love… by taking money from both your grandparents to fund your lifestyle. You were an intimidating and persistent nuisance in their lives." Evil Walpole repeatedly told his mum Lynda Brown to "shut up" from the dock as she read a victim impact statement. Lynda said: "The tears we have shed could fill buckets and I live with the knowledge my son caused the death of my beloved father. "Even though he's been in prison, we are still in fear. Mum is terrified he will be back knocking at the door or her bedroom window. "She lives in this fear constantly and we fear the day he's released again." Warwick Crown Court was told the killer spent November 23 drinking before heading to Coventry City's ground to watch the football. He then went to his grandad's home to demand more money from the pensioner, who had recently been diagnosed with dementia. Concerns about Walpole's "deteriorating behaviour" had led to a security camera being installed at the bungalow. At the time, the killer was subject to a restraining order blocking contact with John. Haunting footage from the security camera showed the OAP pleading for help before he was bludgeoned to death. Walpole then headed to the working men's club where he continued his violent spree. Dennis Hopson had confronted the killer for openly speaking about the brutal attack on John. Walpole then smashed a pint glass over the back of the victim's head causing cuts to his ear, neck and head. He also punched a barman in the face as he was frogmarched out of the pub. Police were later scrambled to John's home after his daughter raised the alarm and discovered him "dazed and confused" with significant injuries. The pensioner was rushed to hospital but tragically passed away six days later. Walpole, who was cleared of murder, was also convicted of breaching a restraining order, ABH and common assault. Detective Inspector Gareth Unett, who led the investigation, said: 'John Brown was a kind, gentle, hardworking man whose loss has left a huge void in the lives of his loved ones and friends. 'Not only was he loved greatly by all those around him, he was known internationally as one of the best restorers of classic Jaguars. 'The legacy he leaves is not only in the love and generosity he showed to those around him, but also in the countless classic cars that will survive for generations more thanks to his work. 'Walpole's attack on his grandfather, who had shown him nothing but kindness and generosity, was an act of cowardice and brutality that, in decades of policing, I struggle to find a comparison for. 'His later attack in the working men's club only serves as further confirmation that Walpole is a danger to decent, peaceful, law-abiding people." 5 Walpole was captured arriving at John's bungalow Credit: Warwickshire Police
BBC News
9 minutes ago
- BBC News
Met Police officers face assault charges over patient restraint
Five Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) after a man was restrained during an incident at a 3 April 2023 a man in his 50s was detained by police under the Mental Health Act after reportedly behaving erratically in the street, threatening members of the public and setting fire to his was taken to an Islington hospital, which has not been named, where he "became agitated and was restrained by officers", according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct investigated the incident and then referred it to the Crown Prosecution Service, which decided to press charges against the officers. The man was released from hospital in May five officers charged are PC David Hollands, PC Anthony Bhar, PC Robert Wall, PC Elena Cebotari and PC Dan are based in the Met's Central North Command and have been charged with two counts each of Bhar is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August and the remaining four will appear at the same court on 15 Supt Jason Stewart, who leads policing for Central North Command, said: "It is always a matter of deep regret when a member of public is injured through an interaction with officers and I know this matter will cause concern. "We must now let criminal proceedings proceed unhindered while continuing to maintain an open dialogue with the community."
The Guardian
10 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Police planning to arrest anyone supporting Palestine Action at London protest
Police are planning to arrest anyone demonstrating in support of Palestine Action this weekend. The group has been banned under terrorism laws and this weekend a large event protesting against its proscription has been organised by the group Defend Our Juries. A source with knowledge of the police's early planning for this Saturday's event said: 'If they think that by turning up with significant numbers that we can't arrest them for breaking terrorism laws, they need to think again. 'They will be arrested. However we have to do it, they will be arrested for breaking terrorism laws.' The Met is aware of the planned protest this Saturday and is sceptical of claims that thousands could turn up. The force believes that a total in the low hundreds is more likely. Anyone arrested risks a terrorism conviction. At other events that led to mass arrests, the Met has arrested people, confirmed their identities and home addresses and then quickly released them on bail so they can be dealt with later. That tactic was used for an anti-immigration protest in Whitehall last summer and for past Extinction Rebellion protests where scores of people were arrested. Police will be stretched at the weekend as a large separate pro-Palestinian march is also scheduled for Saturday and anti-immigration protests are also expected. The Met's plans will evolve throughout the week, and police chiefs will consider whether the force – Britain's largest – may need to call on mutual aid from others to manage. For the Met, they face dangers from both sides of the debate. Supporters of Palestine Action may accuse them of being heavy handed if they make mass arrests, while those on the right may accuse the Met of going soft if people openly break terrorism laws and are not arrested. A spokesperson for Defend Our Juries denied any plot to overwhelm the police and the courts system, as was reported in the Telegraph on Monday, saying: 'It's great the Telegraph is helping us to spread the word but there are serious inaccuracies in their story: 'First, it's not a 'Palestine Action' campaign. Defend Our Juries is organising the campaign, as they must know since they've seen the briefing document. Given that PA is currently a proscribed organisation that's an important distinction. 'Secondly it's not a 'plot'. Plot implies something underhand and secretive. This is an open and transparent campaign against an unjust law, which violates basic democratic freedoms. All materials, including the action briefing document are available on the website. 'Third, we're not planning to overwhelm the system. The police have a choice whether to arrest people or not. If the police show respect for the law and basic democratic rights, they will leave peaceful protesters be. It's only if they choose to arrest peaceful protestors that they've got a problem, which is on them, not us.'
