"An asylum seeker hotel resident has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman and a 14-year-old girl just days after arriving in the United Kingdom on a small boat. Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu's behaviour in July sparked protests and counter-protests in Epping, Essex. Further demonstrations were held outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the country. During his three-day trial at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court, evidence was put forward that he told two teenagers"
"He then went on to put his hand on one of the girls' thighs and stroke her hair, the court heard. Kebatu was also found to have sexually assaulted a woman by trying to kiss her, putting his hand on her leg, and telling her she was pretty. Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been found guilty of sexual assault (PA Wire) Kebatu, who was a teacher of sports in his home country, denied all charges against him."
"District judge Christopher Williams took just 30 minutes to return his guilty verdicts and his reasoning at on Thursday. The defendant gave no visible reaction as Mr Williams told him he was guilty of two counts of sexual assault, one count of attempted sexual assault, one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, and one count of harassment without violence."
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Ethiopian national, arrived in the United Kingdom on a small boat and was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman and a 14-year-old girl days later. Evidence at a three-day trial included allegations that he told two teenagers he wanted to have a baby with each, attempted kisses, put his hand on a girl's thigh and stroked her hair, and made inappropriate comments. He was also found to have tried to kiss and touched a woman while calling her pretty. A district judge returned guilty verdicts on multiple counts and sentencing is pending.
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