Asad Hussain, 36, set up a fake Tinder profile for his ex-girlfriend, inviting strangers to kick her door in and rape her, Chester Crown Court heard. Around 35 men turned up at the victim's door, claiming they received messages stating she wanted to engage in a 'rape fantasy' and that if she said 'no' it meant she 'wanted it more'. On one occasion, three men arrived simultaneously, and Hussain told them to 'give the porch door a good shove' to gain entry.
Background of the relationship
Hussain had a short-lived relationship with the victim after contacting her on social media in April 2024 using the alias Mick Renney. She soon rejected his advances as he became jealous, possessive, and controlling, frequently questioning her about other men. He repeatedly turned up at her home late at night, and on one occasion, she injured her arm when he grabbed her wrist to take her phone. He also contacted her daughter and friends, accusing her of cheating.
Following the rejection, multiple men began attending her home, claiming she had invited them via Tinder. One man forced open the porch door and smashed a glass panel to enter. The victim stated: 'My home, my safe space, has been violated all because one person created a completely fictional narrative. It was a pure miracle that I was not harmed, but I have mental scars that will take a long time to recover from.'
Investigation and sentencing
Hussain, of Heald Green, Cheadle, used multiple mobile phones for his deceit and parked near the victim's home to operate the fake account. He was convicted of stalking, assault, and failing to disclose the pin to an iPad seized during the investigation. Judge Michael Leeming issued a 15-year restraining order against Hussain, protecting the victim and her daughters. Hussain was jailed for eight years.
Defending, Philip Clemo said his client did not accept the jury's verdicts and told the author of a pre-sentence report: 'I have not done anything wrong.' Police noted that the actual number of men deceived is unknown.
Police statement
Investigating officer Pc Keith Terrill, of Cheshire Police, said: 'Asad Hussain is an exceptionally controlling and deceitful individual who went to extreme lengths to cause fear and distress. At no point has he taken any responsibility. This has been one of the most technically complex and disturbing stalking cases Cheshire Constabulary has ever investigated. The internet offers no sanctuary to those who wish to commit violence against women and girls.'
The victim added: 'Who is going to knock on my door? Has this really ended? How many still have this information? This is so unfair just because I said 'no' to Asad Hussain. He wanted me isolated, alone and scared.'
