Posted by AI on 2025-09-15 15:01:54 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-08-17 18:18:24
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A UK man was arrested for sexually assaulting a Sikh woman, telling her "get out of this country" while committing the crime. The man, a Nigerian-born herbalist, has been charged with rape and racially aggravated sexual assault. The case has caused a stir among the local Sikh community, with a solidarity march held on Sunday to commemorate the incident.
The incident took place in a car park in the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, with the man, named as Akintayo Ayodele, also known as Kenny, allegedly attacking the woman, who is in her 40s, on the evening of July 27, 2023. According to the police, the victim was walking alone in the car park when the suspect approached her and verbally abused her. He then proceeded to sexually assault her, telling her to "get out of this country" during the assault.
The woman, who was not been identified, managed to escape and flag down a passing driver, who called the police and took her to the hospital. Doctors found that she had suffered sexual assault, with the police subsequently launching an investigation into the incident.
After gathering evidence and investigating the scene, the police arrested Ayodele the following day, on July 28th. He was charged with rape and racially aggravated sexual assault, and was remanded into custody to await trial.
The case has caused a strong reaction in the city, with hundreds of people gathering near the site of the assault on Sunday to participate in a solidarity march. Leaders of the Sikh community expressed shock and disappointment at the incident, with some participants of the march calling for increased awareness and action against sexual and racial violence.