Alleged Sexual Assault by Migrant Sparks Outrage in UK Town

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A 38-year-old Ethiopian migrant, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, has been accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Epping, Essex. The incident occurred just eight days after Kebatu arrived in the UK, where he claimed to be seeking asylum. According to witnesses, Kebatu made inappropriate comments towards the girl, including telling her she would make "a good wife" and trying to kiss her. When confronted, Kebatu allegedly attempted to blame the victim, stating that she was "flirting" with him.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kebatu, a 38-year-old Ethiopian migrant, has been accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Epping, Essex.
  • The incident occurred just eight days after Kebatu arrived in the UK, where he claimed to be seeking asylum.
  • Witnesses reported Kebatu making inappropriate comments towards the girl, including telling her she would make "a good wife" and trying to kiss her.
  • Kebatu allegedly attempted to blame the victim, stating that she was "flirting" with him.
  • A friend of the girl's reported that Kebatu had boasted about paying €2,500 (approximately £2,150) to "get on a rubber dinghy to get to this country".
  • Kebatu's arrest led to a huge anti-migrant demonstration in Epping, prompting the local council to seek an injunction preventing the hotel from housing asylum seekers from September 12.
  • A second man, Syrian migrant Mohammed Sharwarq, has also been charged with sexual assault in connection with the same incident.

Statistics:

  • The alleged assault occurred just 8 days after Kebatu arrived in the UK.
  • Kebatu allegedly paid €2,500 (approximately £2,150) to "get on a rubber dinghy to get to this country".
  • The town of Epping has seen a huge anti-migrant demonstration in response to Kebatu's arrest.
  • The local council has sought an injunction preventing the hotel from housing asylum seekers from September 12.
  • Kebatu has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, one count of attempted sexual assault, one charge of harassment, and one of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity.

Sources:

  • "Migrant alleged to have tried to kiss 14-year-old girl and tell her she would be 'a good wife'" by Isabel Togoh, The Telegraph, [unknown date]
  • "Epping asylum seekers row: Huge demonstration hits town after migrant allegations" by James Tapper, BBC News, [unknown date]
  • "Ethiopian migrant denies sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl" by [unknown author], The Sun, [unknown date]