In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Ahmad Mulakhil, then 23, an Afghan national seeking asylum in the UK, was convicted of “vile” and “reprehensible” crimes. On Wednesday, 11 February 2026, a jury at Warwick Crown Court found him guilty of the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, an incident that previously sparked significant local protests.
The investigation established that on 22 July 2025, Mulakhil targeted the girl in a local park area near Nuneaton town centre. He “dishonestly” questioned her about her age, claiming he did not believe she was an adult because she was “small.” He then took her to a nearby patch of grass where he raped her, recording the “vile” attack on his mobile phone. After the assault, he took her to a local shop, providing the victim with a “brave” opportunity to escape and report the crime to the authorities.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the “serious” nature of the attack caused immense shock and concern within the communities of Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Warwickshire Police acted swiftly, launching a major investigation that utilised specialist detectives to bring Mulakhil into custody. The judge noted that the girl demonstrated “immense courage” throughout the investigation and the court process.
The judge noted that Mulakhil was convicted of two counts of rape of a female child under 13, abducting a child, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of taking indecent photos of a child. A second man, Mohammad Kabir, 24, was found not guilty of all charges related to the incident. The prosecution emphasised that the video evidence recorded by Mulakhil himself was a “serious” factor in securing his conviction. For his crimes in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, the court determined that a significant custodial sentence would be necessary to address his “reprehensible” behaviour.
Convictions and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Ahmad Mulakhil was convicted of:
- Rape: Two counts of rape of a female child under 13.
- Abduction: One count of abducting a child.
- Sexual Assault: Two counts of sexual assault.
- Indecent Images: One count of taking indecent photos of a child.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Mulakhil is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Warwickshire Police and the prison estate. Due to the “serious” and “vile” nature of the attack in Nuneaton, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Mulakhil must comply with mandatory notification requirements. Authorities in Warwickshire state that the conclusion of this trial provides a “serious” sense of justice for the survivor and the local community. Any “reprehensible” breach of his registration conditions or future licence terms upon eventual release will result in his immediate arrest and return to Warwick Crown Court.
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