Asylum Seeker Caught in Underage Sex Sting

Al-Najjar Amir Abdulrahim, 30, a Gaza asylum seeker, is in hot water after trying to meet a fake 14-year-old girl for sex. Over 57 days, he exchanged explicit messages, thinking he was talking to a child, a court has heard.

Decoy Trap Snags Predator in Stockton-on-Tees

The Palestinian refugee, studying English at a Stockton-on-Tees college, arranged to meet the supposed teenage girl. Police swooped as he arrived, ready to “engage in sexual activity.”

Facing Serious Charges at Manchester Crown Court

Abdulrahim is in custody, charged with attempting sexual communication with a child and trying to meet a child after grooming. He’s set to appear at Manchester Crown Court next month.

Immigration Status Under Scrutiny

Earlier this month, Abdulrahim was interviewed by the Home Office about his immigration status. However, details about his arrival from Gaza remain murky.

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