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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Reform’s 19-year-old council leader risks contempt of court over rape case comments

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch claimed there has been a ‘cover-up’ of details about the case - (PA Wire)

A Reform UK council leader risks being found in contempt of court after making a statement during a press conference in London about the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl.

It comes after Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was charged with the rape of a girl in Nuneaton last week. Meanwhile, Mohammad Kabir, also 23, was charged with kidnap and strangulation in the same investigation.

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