An 18-year-old man from Slough has been remanded into custody after being charged with attempted rape and serious sexual assault following an early morning incident in York city centre.
Mohammed Abdullahi, an Iranian national residing at Farnham Road in Slough, Berkshire, appeared before York Magistrates’ Court on Monday 2 November 2026 following an investigation carried out by North Yorkshire Police.
The criminal charges stem from an incident that occurred on Union Terrace in central York during the early hours of Thursday 29 October 2026. Following inquiries by detectives, Abdullahi was arrested and formally charged with:
One count of attempted rape
One count of serious sexual assault
During his first appearance at York Magistrates’ Court on 2 November, magistrates declined bail and ordered that Abdullahi be remanded directly into custody. The case has been sent to York Crown Court, where Abdullahi is scheduled to appear on 30 November 2026.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed that the complainant is continuing to receive dedicated welfare and safeguarding assistance from specially trained officers while the judicial process continues.
Under the provisions of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992, the complainant in this case is protected by mandatory, lifelong statutory anonymity from the moment an allegation is made. Any publication, broadcast, or public dissemination of information capable of leading to their identification is strictly prohibited under UK law.
In addition, as criminal proceedings are active under the Contempt of Court Act 1981, reporting is strictly confined to the factual details of the charges and court appearances ahead of upcoming Crown Court hearings.
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