Afghan Teenagers Sentenced to Long Detention for Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl in UK Amid Rising Immigration Concerns

Dec 09, 2025 12:08 pm CST

Two Afghan teenage asylum seekers have been sentenced to lengthy detention periods for raping a 15-year-old girl in central England. The case highlights growing concerns about crimes committed by asylum seekers in the UK, sparking nationwide protests and influencing public opinion on immigration policies. The judge took the unusual step of allowing the 17-year-old perpetrators to be publicly identified due to public interest considerations.