Young Asylum Seeker Faces Shocking Schoolgirl Attack Charges
A 20-year-old asylum seeker from Sri Lanka has been charged with abducting, beating, and raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Yashin Himasara allegedly dragged the teenager against her will while staying in a taxpayer-funded hotel.
Taxpayer-Funded Hotel Becomes Crime Scene
Himasara was housed at the St Giles Hotel in Feltham, West London, when the horrific attack reportedly happened. The three-star hotel, funded by the government, has now come under scrutiny. He appeared at Isleworth Crown Court via video-link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs, requiring a translator just to confirm his identity.
Denied Charges Include Kidnap and Rape
The accused denies all serious charges, which include:
- Kidnapping
- Rape
- Assault by penetration
- Sexual activity with a child
- Assault by beating
- Two counts of intentional strangulation
Himasara will remain in custody until his trial, set for April 27, 2026.
