An Afghan national accused of strangling a 12-year-old girl who was later subjected to a sexual assault has urged police officers to review CCTV footage in an attempt to clear his name, a court has heard. The case is currently being tried at Warwick Crown Court, where distressing details of the alleged offences have been presented.
Defendant's Plea to Police
Mohammad Kabir, aged 24, is reported to have told investigating officers to check available closed-circuit television recordings as part of his defence. Kabir has entered not guilty pleas to charges of intentional strangulation, committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence, and attempting to take a child.
Alleged Incident in Nuneaton
The court heard that the complainant, a young girl, was allegedly strangled before being raped in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, during July of last year. Kabir stated in his account that he told the girl "please don't come closer to me" before she departed with another individual.
Co-Defendant's Admissions
Ahmad Mulakhil, aged 23 and also originally from Afghanistan, has admitted to one count of oral rape but denies two further counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, child abduction, and taking indecent images of a child. The trial has been informed that Mulakhil engaged in sexual activity with the complainant.
Both defendants are facing serious allegations, with the proceedings at Warwick Crown Court expected to continue as evidence is examined. The case highlights the severe nature of the charges, which include child abduction and multiple sexual offences.
