Man pleads guilty to religiously aggravated rape
Summary
A man named John Ashby admitted to raping and attacking a woman in her home in Walsall. He wrongly believed the woman was Muslim and made hateful comments during the attack. He was caught by police shortly after and identified by the victim.Key Facts
- John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty to religiously aggravated rape and assault.
- The crime took place in October 2025 in the victim’s home in Walsall.
- Ashby attacked the woman after following her from a bus stop, armed with a stick.
- He used anti-Muslim insults, mistakenly thinking the woman was Muslim.
- The assault ended when Ashby heard a noise and ran away.
- He stole the woman’s jewelry and phone during the attack.
- Police arrested Ashby two days later in Birmingham.
- The victim identified Ashby in a police lineup soon after the crime.
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