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Judge Names Teen Asylum Seekers and Jails Them for Rape of Girl, 15, in Leamington Spa

The court lifted their anonymity on public-interest grounds to curb misinformation.

Overview

  • Warwick Crown Court sentenced Jan Jahanzeb to 10 years and 8 months and Israr Niazal to 9 years and 10 months on Monday.
  • Both 17-year-old unaccompanied Afghan asylum seekers pleaded guilty in October after initially denying the rape committed on May 10.
  • Mobile phone footage recorded by the victim and CCTV showed her pleading for help as she was led to a secluded area, evidence the prosecution called highly distressing.
  • Both were ordered to register as sex offenders for life, with a deportation recommendation for Jahanzeb and a representation to the Secretary of State regarding Niazal.
  • A victim impact statement detailed lasting trauma, and the CPS and police praised her bravery and said support for her and her family continues.