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Man charged following alleged sexual assaults at university campus

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Higgens, D. (2026, November 13). Man charged following alleged sexual assaults at university campus. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/west-yorkshire-police-huddersfield-press-association-b1304743.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-13 · by Dave Higgens

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Sophan Akbash, a 29-year-old man from Huddersfield, was charged with nine counts of sexual assault following an incident at the University of Huddersfield. West Yorkshire Police reported that seven women were approached and sexually assaulted by a suspect between 6pm and 6.30pm on a Tuesday evening. The report focuses on the police investigation and the university's response, which includes increased security patrols and the promotion of a safety app to support students and staff.
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A 29-year-old man, Sophan Akbash, has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault after seven women reported being sexually assaulted on the University of Huddersfield campus between 6:00 and 6:30 PM on Tuesday. Campus security contacted West Yorkshire Police, who arrested Akbash, who remains in custody. The assaults occurred in and around the university grounds, and all the women managed to escape after the suspect grabbed them. Prof. Tim Thornton, the university's deputy vice-chancellor, emphasized the institution's commitment to the safety and wellbeing of its students and staff.

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Evening StandardThis outlet13 Nov

Sophan Akbash, a 29-year-old man from Huddersfield, was charged with nine counts of sexual assault following an incident at the University of Huddersfield. West Yorkshire Police reported that seven women were approached and sexually assaulted by a suspect between 6pm and 6.30pm on a Tuesday evening. The report focuses on the police investigation and the university's response, which includes increased security…

Man charged following alleged sexual assaults at university campus (this article)
BBC13 Nov

Sophan Akbash, a 29-year-old man from Huddersfield, has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault following an investigation into his conduct at and around the University of Huddersfield. West Yorkshire Police responded to reports on a Tuesday evening regarding a man approaching and sexually touching women, leading to the formal charges. The report highlights the university's cooperation with police and the…

Man charged over multiple sex assaults at university →2 articles from BBC on this story
Daily Mail12 Nov

A 29-year-old man was arrested after sexually assaulting seven women on the campus of Huddersfield University between 6pm and 6:30pm on Tuesday. The assaults were reported to campus security, who then contacted the police. All the victims managed to escape after the suspect grabbed them. Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley stated that the investigation is ongoing and that the police are working closely with the…

Man arrested after seven women sexually assaulted at university campus in depraved 30-minute rampage →2 articles from Daily Mail on this story

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On Friday, the force confirmed that Sophan Akbash, of Cross Lane, Huddersfield, had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault and would appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court the same day.
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Huddersfield GPE · 2× Huddersfield University ORG · 1× Leeds Magistrates’ Court ORG · 1× Sarah Bradley PERSON · 1× Sophan Akbash PERSON · 1× Tim Thornton PERSON · 1× University of Huddersfield ORG · 1× West Yorkshire GPE · 1×

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Earlier this week, Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley said: “We continue to work closely with our partners at the university to provide reassurance to students and staff and remain fully committed to supporting victims and safeguarding those who live, study and work in Huddersfield.” University of Huddersfield deputy vice-chancellor Professor Tim Thornton said on Wednesday: “We recognise that incidents of this nature are deeply concerning and we are providing well-being support to anyone affected. “
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-14
On Friday, the force confirmed that Sophan Akbash, of Cross Lane, Huddersfield, had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault and would appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court the same day.
2026-11-14 · Evening Standard
Man charged following alleged sexual assaults at university campus · assertive framing

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A 29-year-old man has been charged with sexual assaults on a number of women after an incident at a university campus. asserted
man → charge → campus
Officers were called to Huddersfield University on Tuesday by security staff following several reports of a man approaching and sexually touching women around and near the campus, West Yorkshire Police said. asserted
Police → call → campus
They said at the time that seven women had been approached and sexually assaulted by a suspect between 6pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday evening. asserted
women → say → evening
All the women had made off from a suspect after he approached and grabbed at them, the force said. asserted
force → make → them
On Friday, the force confirmed that Sophan Akbash, of Cross Lane, Huddersfield, had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault and would appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court the same day. asserted
Akbash → confirm → Court
Earlier this week, Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley said: “We continue to work closely with our partners at the university to provide reassurance to students and staff and remain fully committed to supporting victims and safeguarding those who live, study and work in Huddersfield.” University of Huddersfield deputy vice-chancellor Professor Tim Thornton said on Wednesday: “We recognise that incidents of this nature are deeply concerning and we are providing well-being support to anyone affected. “ asserted
we → say → anyone
As a precaution, we have increased security patrols around campus and are encouraging all members of our community to make use of our SafeZone app, which provides direct access to emergency assistance, well-being support and our campus support and safety team. asserted
which → increase → assistance
“We remain committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone who studies, works and visits our campus.” asserted
who → remain → campus
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