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Asylum seeker guilty of sexual assault at Essex hotel

An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.

Gym boss jailed for rape after faking his own death

James Clacher, a Glasgow gym owner, has been sentenced to six years for rape after staging his own death to evade justice. The 46-year-old faked a fatal fall in Greece, leaving a suicide note, before being tracked down by police.

Iraqi asylum seeker jailed for London rape

An Iraqi national seeking asylum in the UK has been sentenced to 14 years for a horrific sexual attack on a woman in a London apartment. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.

Man charged over sexual assault at Loch Ness campsite

A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault on a young boy at a popular Loch Ness campsite. The alleged incident occurred in the Inverness area, sending shockwaves through the local community.

Hollyoaks actor guilty of raping two women

Former Hollyoaks star Rizwan Khan found guilty at Chester Crown Court of raping two women in separate attacks. The 31-year-old actor, who denied the charges, was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

Tory Councillor Loses Sex Assault Appeal Bid

Former Conservative councillor Gary Wall remains on the sex offenders register after the Court of Appeal upholds his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman at a party in Essex.

Sexual assault on London Underground: Police hunt suspect

British Transport Police are hunting a suspect after a woman was grabbed by the neck and sexually assaulted on a Tube train near Warren Street. The terrifying attack happened in a crowded carriage during the evening rush hour.

Drunk woman sexually assaults diner in restaurant

A woman has been handed a suspended sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a fellow diner while heavily intoxicated at a popular riverside restaurant in Britain. The entire incident was captured on the establishment's CCTV system.

Three Charged Over Teen Rape in Surbiton Park

Three men from South London have been formally charged in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Surbiton's Fishponds Park. The Metropolitan Police confirm the suspects remain in custody ahead of their court appearance.

NHS Doctor Groped by Patient, Then Blamed in Hearing

A shocking incident at a London NHS trust reveals a female doctor was groped by a male patient, leading to a misconduct hearing that questioned her professionalism instead of addressing the assault.

Daylight Park Rape: Police Hunt for Couple

Sussex Police have launched a major manhunt after a woman was raped by a man and woman in an Eastbourne park in a shocking broad daylight attack. Detectives are appealing for witnesses.

Weinstein's NY conviction overturned

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, citing procedural errors. The ruling reignites debate over justice for sexual assault survivors.

Court quashes Justin Plummer's conviction

The Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of Justin Plummer, who was previously found guilty in the high-profile case involving Janice Cartwright-Gilbert. The ruling has sparked renewed debate over the evidence and legal procedures.

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