Epping hotel asylum seeker jailed for 12 months over sex assaults that sparked protests
Summary
A man seeking asylum in the UK, Hadush Kebatu, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and another woman. His actions led to protests outside the Epping hotel where he was staying. Kebatu is likely to be deported due to his conviction.Key Facts
- Hadush Kebatu, an asylum seeker from Ethiopia, committed two sexual assaults in Epping, Essex.
- His arrest and conviction led to public demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Epping.
- Kebatu was found guilty of touching and trying to kiss a 14-year-old girl and a woman.
- He traveled to the UK via small boat, through Sudan, Libya, Italy, and France.
- A UK law requires deportation for foreign nationals sentenced to more than 12 months in jail.
- Kebatu denied the charges, claiming that his actions were misinterpreted.
- The judge indicated that Kebatu posed a "significant risk of reoffending."
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