Afghan Asylum Seeker Convicted of Raping 12-Year-Old Girl in Nuneaton; Activists Reignite Debate on Border Security
An Afghan asylum seeker who arrived in the UK via a small boat crossing has been convicted of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The guilty verdict, delivered on Tuesday at Warwick Crown Court, has prompted fierce commentary from political activists, including Tommy Robinson, regarding the government’s vetting and housing policies for new arrivals.
The Incident
Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was found guilty of rape, abduction, sexual assault, and taking an indecent video of a child. The court heard that Mulakhil, who had arrived in the UK only months prior to the attack in July 2025, approached the victim while she was playing on swings in a local park. He lured the girl to a secluded grassy area in a cul-de-sac where the assault took place.
During the trial, prosecutors revealed that Mulakhil had targeted the child and later claimed to police that he believed she was 19. A second man, Mohammad Kabir, 24, was acquitted of charges related to intentional strangulation and attempted abduction in connection with the same events. Mulakhil is currently in custody awaiting sentencing.
Public Outrage and Political Reaction
The case has intensified the national debate surrounding border control and the management of asylum seekers. Tommy Robinson, a prominent figure in right-wing activism, highlighted the case on social media, emphasizing the suspect’s mode of entry and accommodation status.
“Entered via dinghy and placed into taxpayer funded hotels, only months later, the Afghans took a 12-year-old girl who was playing on swings to a grassy area and raped her,” Robinson stated on X (formerly Twitter). He further characterized the incident as part of a broader pattern, asserting, “This is every single day, and the British public is paying for it, financially and in blood!”
Background on Asylum Housing
The controversy touches on the ongoing “small boats” crisis, where thousands of migrants cross the English Channel annually to claim asylum. Due to a backlog in processing claims, the UK Home Office has frequently utilized hotels to house asylum seekers, a policy that costs taxpayers an estimated several million pounds per day. Critics of the policy argue that it places unvetted individuals into local communities without adequate resources or security checks.
Official Responses and Legal Context
In response to public outcry, law enforcement officials have defended their handling of the case, specifically the initial decision to withhold the suspect’s immigration status. Police stated that this measure was necessary to ensure a fair trial and to prevent prejudice that could have jeopardized the prosecution. The conviction of Mulakhil and the acquittal of Kabir are cited by legal experts as evidence that the judicial process functions correctly when allowed to proceed without external interference.
While high-profile cases often dominate the news cycle, migration advocacy groups caution against generalizing the actions of individuals to the entire refugee population. They argue that the vast majority of asylum seekers are fleeing persecution and do not commit crimes, urging the public to rely on verified conviction statistics rather than isolated incidents when assessing public safety risks.
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