Afghan Man Jailed for Rape, Faces Deportation

0:00On this February 27th, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's shaving the UK right now. A 25-year-old man from Afghanistan named Musafar Holtak has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a vulnerable, intoxicated woman in Southampton. The attack happened in the early hours of July 12th, 2022, after the woman was kicked out of a bar for being drunk. Holtak followed her despite her telling him to stop, and she later woke up in his home, where he assaulted and raped her using a lot of force. The victim shared in court how the ordeal left her in constant fear, leading to self-harm and a suicide attempt. She described feeling erased and living with shame and pain that changed every part of her life. The judge praised her bravery, noting Holtak took advantage of her drunken state and caused severe, lifelong psychological damage. He handed down 10 years in prison, plus four years on extended license, an indefinite restraining order, and sex offender registration.

1:04Home office officials confirmed Holtak faced his automatic deportation after his sentence since its over 12 months, as they ramp up removals of foreign national offenders to keep communities safe.