Pakistani, Afghan Asylum Seekers Charged with Child Rape in UK

Kamran Khan, a 43-year-old Pakistani asylum seeker residing in south London, has been charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses against an eight-year-old girl, including two counts of rape, causing the child to watch sexual activity, and sexual assault. The alleged crimes took place between September 2024 and July 2025, and Khan pleaded not guilty at the Inner London Crown Court, assisted by an Urdu interpreter. He has been remanded in custody ahead of a seven-day trial scheduled for January 2026. Additionally, two Afghan asylum seekers, Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir, both 23, have been charged with the rape and related offenses against a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire, with local authorities reportedly advised to withhold the suspects' asylum seeker status to prevent community tensions. These cases have sparked local shock and criticism, with some accusing police of attempting to suppress information. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about crimes involving asylum seekers in the UK and the political discourse surrounding these issues.