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Huddersfield man charged after seven women report campus assaults in half an hour
Sophan Akbash, 29, has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault after seven women reported being touched on or around the University of Huddersfield campus. Police say the incidents took place within half an hour on Tuesday evening, prompting concern for the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
The women told university security they were approached and grabbed at between 6pm and 6.30pm, then fled. West Yorkshire Police said it was working with the university to support victims and safeguard the campus community; the university has increased security patrols and promoted its SafeZone app. Akbash, of Huddersfield, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
In short
- Seven women reported assaults within 30 minutes.
- A 29-year-old man faces nine charges.
- The university has increased campus security patrols.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Man, 29, charged with series of sexual assaults at university campus after seven women attacked in just 30 minutes”.