Overview
- Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was charged on July 26 with raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton’s Cheveral Street area and has been remanded in custody.
- On August 2, Mohammad Kabir, 23, was charged with kidnapping, strangulation and aiding and abetting the rape of the 12-year-old and remanded ahead of crown court hearings.
- Warwickshire Police have issued an updated appeal for anyone in the Cheveral Street area between 8:30pm and 9:45pm on July 22 to come forward with information and say they do not believe any further suspects are involved.
- The force defended its adherence to national guidance that prohibits sharing ethnicity or immigration status once charges are brought amid criticism from local officials.
- Both men are scheduled to appear at Warwick Crown Court later this month, with hearings set for August 23 and August 26.