Two Afghan migrants are amongst 4 individuals charged with raping a teenage woman in Bristol dwelling
Two Afghan migrants are among four people charged with raping a teenage girl at a home in Bristol.
The victim was allegedly attacked at a property in the St Werburghs area of the city on the night of November 29.
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police were alerted the following day and two 16-year-old boys were arrested at the scene on suspicion of rape.
One has since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue. The three other suspects were arrested on December 4.
Police said this week that Afghan national Salman Habibkheil, 18, of Lockleaze, has been charged with rape and arranging or facilitating the travel of a female with a view to exploitation.
Fellow Afghan national Awal Amadzai, 18, of Redcliffe, has been charged with rape and sexual assault.
A 20-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with two counts of rape and arranging or facilitating the travel of a female with a view to exploitation.
A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be legally identified because of his age, has been charged with rape.
The victim was allegedly attacked at a property in the St Werburghs area (stock image) of the city on the night of November 29
All four people charged over the incident appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
They were remanded in custody to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 7 January.
Bristol Acting Superintendent Keith Smith said: ‘There has been a thorough investigation completed over the past week following the disclosure of these offences.
‘They are incredibly serious and we have worked quickly to establish the circumstances, and ensure safeguarding measures are in place for the victim.
‘We are making sure she is receiving all the support she needs and we will continue to keep her and her family updated as the court process progresses.
‘We’re continuing to work hard to tackle exploitation across Avon and Somerset and wherever these offences are identified, we will take swift and strong action through our specialist investigation teams.’
