Man charged after seven women sexually assaulted in 30 minutes on UK campus
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Summary
A 29-year-old man from Huddersfield has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault after seven women reported being assaulted on and near the University of Huddersfield campus. Police said the incidents happened between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and the man was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday.Key Facts
- West Yorkshire Police charged Sophan Akbash, 29, of Huddersfield, with nine counts of sexual assault.
- Seven women reported being sexually assaulted on and near the University of Huddersfield campus.
- Police said the incidents occurred between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
- The women said the suspect approached and grabbed at them before they got away.
- Security staff called police after reports of a man approaching and touching women.
- Akbash was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
- The university increased campus security patrols and encouraged people to use its SafeZone app.
- The university said it was providing wellbeing support to people affected.
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