Teenage Afghan Asylum Seekers Named in Shocking Leamington Spa Rape
Two 17-year-old Afghan asylum seekers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, have been named and face jail for the brutal sexual assault of a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The horrific attack happened in a park on May 10 and was caught on distressing video.
Victim’s Desperate 3-Minute Video Plea for Help
The terrified girl recorded herself being dragged away, capturing raw footage filled with sobbing cries and desperate pleas for the attack to stop. In court, her voice chillingly warned: “You’re going to rape me.”
- The pair forced her into a secluded spot near Newbold Comyn park.
- Jahanzeb brutally covered her mouth to stifle screams.
- After escaping, the victim recorded further videos describing her trauma alone and shaken.
- A passerby found her and took her to police, who collected vital forensic evidence.
Court Fights to Name Teenage Rapists Despite Riot Fears
Initially, the attackers were protected by an age ban. The Daily Mail fought to lift this, exposing the offenders publicly due to strong public interest. Defence lawyers warned the footage’s release might spark riots. One bizarrely claimed one attacker, who avoided deportation by pleading guilty just before 17, “could make a life for himself” in the UK. The judge noted the boy’s asylum claim is ongoing, with possible Home Office action.
Asylum Seekers Arrived by Small Boats, Now Face Justice
- Both came to the UK as unaccompanied minors via small boats.
- Jahanzeb crossed into the UK in January 2025 after three failed attempts thwarted by French police.
- At the time of the attack, they lived in taxpayer-funded homes.
- They pleaded guilty during a previous hearing, appearing in court in matching grey and sky-blue jackets.
Victim Speaks Out About Trauma – Community Furious
The victim shared the life-changing impact: “The day I was raped changed me as a person. I’m no longer a happy, care-free teenager. This was my first sexual experience.” The attack has left her feeling unsafe and struggling to focus on GCSE exams. Prosecutor Shawn Williams called it “a deeply distressing and predatory sexual offence on a vulnerable and highly intoxicated 15-year-old.”
