Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:15 UTC
- Sources: BBC UK News
A judge has sentenced John Ashby, 32, to at least 14 years in prison for the attack on a Sikh woman. BBC reports that Ashby will serve his sentence for the 'appalling' crime.
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