Ahmad Mulakhil, an Afghan national, is on trial at Warwick Crown Court, facing charges of child abduction and rape. He maintains that he believed the girl involved was 23 years old, not 12. Another defendant, Mohammad Kabir, denies charges including strangulation and related offences.
The case is ongoing, with both defendants contesting the allegations against them.
**Why this matters**
This trial highlights important issues around the protection of minors and the challenges in verifying ages in cases involving migrants. The outcome may have implications for legal processes in similar cases and the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.
Source: NewsData