08-08-2025
'Leave Her Alone': Kerala Man Faces Deportation From UK For Stalking Colleague Despite Arrests
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Asish Jose Paul, 26, from Kerala, faces UK deportation for repeatedly stalking a female colleague at London Zoo despite warnings and arrests.
A 26-year-old Kerala man is facing deportation from the UK after he was found repeatedly stalking a female colleague at London Zoo, despite multiple warnings and arrests.
The accused, identified as Asish Jose Paul, ignored multiple police warnings, court bail conditions, and even a restraining order before being sent back, The Daily Mail reported.
Since January this year, he has been arrested multiple times, released on bail, and repeatedly ordered not to approach the girl, but he continued to do so.
As per the report, he pursued a master's degree in accounting and finance at Anglia Ruskin University (2022-2023) and worked at the London Zoo cafe, where he met the woman, identified as Lutaruta Masiulonyte.
Paul harassed his female co-worker by bombarding her with text messages, flowers and chocolates over six months between July and December last year, despite her making it clear she was uncomfortable. He even proposed to her.
Paul had used three SIM cards and a friend's phone to keep contacting the victim. When she blocked his number, he continued to pursue her by showing up at her workplace uninvited.
He was arrested and released on bail with instructions not to contact her or return to the zoo. But he reached the very next day, telling Royal Park staff he was 'in love" with her. He was then re-arrested, charged with stalking, and given bail with conditions not to enter the Borough of Westminster in London, the report added.
However, the man continued to do so. He was imposed a six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, 20 days of rehabilitation activity, and a ten-year restraining order. He was also warned that he met the criteria for deportation once his visa expires in September 2025.
The woman said that this incident had taken a toll on her emotionally and psychologically.
'The harassment was going on for so long it drained me. I feel scared and anxious being in London. My friends and family are worried for me and for my safety," the woman was quoted as saying by the news outlet.
'I lost my independence through the harassment. I have to rely on someone to be with me to feel safe," she added.
However, Georgina Lane, the defence lawyer, said there is no proof that significant distress was caused to the woman.
Lane further said that Paul had reduced responsibility due to a mental disorder and learning disabilities, and that he had 'learned his lesson" after time spent in custody.
Sentencing Paul, Judge Jas Jandu said, 'You have to leave her alone, Mr Paul, do you understand? Or it could be up to five years in prison. Your visa is due to expire on September 13, 2025. You meet the requirements for deportation unless you are granted a new visa," the Judge further warned the Indian-national."
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