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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent

Stalker who used fake Tinder profile to lure men to ex’s home jailed for eight years

Asad Hussain mugshot
The court heard the victim had been on a few dates with Hussain (pictured) before ending the relationship. Photograph: Cheshire Police/PA

A man has been jailed for eight years after he set up a fake Tinder profile for his ex-partner and enticed multiple men to her house with the intention of raping her.

Asad Hussain, 36, also known as Ash Hussain, from Cheadle in Greater Manchester, appeared at Chester crown court on Monday, where he was also handed a 15-year restraining order. He had previously been found guilty of stalking involving serious alarm or distress and assault by beating.

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