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Afghan man accused of lying about actions the night a 12-year-old was allegedly harmed
Summary
Prosecutors say Mohammad Kabir gave conflicting accounts about events on July 22 in Nuneaton; he denies the strangulation charge and his trial at Warwick Crown Court is ongoing.
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Prosecutors at Warwick Crown Court say Mohammad Kabir, 24, changed his account of events on the night of July 22 in Nuneaton. He is accused of strangling a 12-year-old child, an allegation he has denied in court. A co-defendant faces separate sexual offence charges relating to the same child and has admitted one count of rape, according to court reports. The trial is continuing.
Key facts:
- Mohammad Kabir has pleaded not guilty to charges that include intentional strangulation and related offences.
- Prosecutors told jurors he gave conflicting evidence, including differences between a signed defence statement and his courtroom testimony.
- A co-defendant, Ahmad Mulakhil, faces multiple charges connected to the same child and has admitted one count of rape, while denying others.
- The proceedings are taking place at Warwick Crown Court and the report states the trial is ongoing.
Summary:
The case centers on alleged offences from July 22 and on the prosecution's contention that a defendant changed his account. The trial continues at Warwick Crown Court and any further procedural dates were not specified in the report.
