Overview
- Arqash Zaffar, 41, continued his evidence at Birmingham Crown Court, where he is accused of raping and exploiting a 16-year-old runaway in 2019.
- He told the jury he first met her on Alum Rock Road, accepted two instances of oral sex over 48 hours, and said he picked her up again because she said she was homeless.
- He denied raping her at a Manchester flat and rejected claims of group sexual activity as a "disgusting accusation," saying he would not have sex in front of others.
- He said a room was booked at the Metro Inns in Walsall, described cuddling and kissing there, and maintained he did not use cocaine.
- Zaffar denies five counts of rape, four counts of causing penetrative sexual activity without consent, and one count of arranging travel for exploitation; co-defendants Mohammed Nadim, Shahban Arif and Shiraz Nassar also plead not guilty.