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York Man Pleads Guilty to Rape as Judge Signals Inevitable Jail Term

Sentencing on December 4 will follow a pre-sentence report.

Overview

  • Eid Anwar Fathi Najjar, 20, admitted one count of rape and one count of sexual assault at York Crown Court on October 30.
  • Recorder of York Judge Sean Morris told Najjar a custodial sentence is inevitable, and he remains remanded in custody.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service withdrew a rape charge against Mohammed Abrahim Abuzet after concluding the evidential test was not met.
  • Prosecutors said CCTV showed Najjar singling out an intoxicated woman at the Vudu Lounge and leading her away, with venue staff describing him as known for targeting lone women.
  • Police traced Najjar through CCTV, arrested him after he initially gave a false name, and he later stopped answering questions when footage contradicted his claim of consensual sex.