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Man charged after seven women sexually assaulted in 30 minutes on UK campus

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The Guardian · collected 2026-11-13 · by Mark Brown North of England correspondent

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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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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
Evening Standard13 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 →

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Mark Brown North of England correspondent
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West Yorkshire police said Sophan Akbash had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault and would appear at Leeds magistrates court on Friday.
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Huddersfield Huddersfield University Leeds SafeZone West Yorkshire

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Huddersfield GPE · 2× Huddersfield University ORG · 2× West Yorkshire GPE · 2× Akbash PERSON · 1× Leeds GPE · 1× Sarah Bradley PERSON · 1× Sophan Akbash PERSON · 1× Tim Thornton PERSON · 1×

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Earlier this week, Det Insp Sarah Bradley of West Yorkshire police 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.”
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West Yorkshire police said Sophan Akbash had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault and would appear at Leeds magistrates court on Friday.
2026-11-13 · The Guardian
Man charged after seven women sexually assaulted in 30 minutes on UK campus · assertive framing

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A 29-year-old man has been charged after seven women reported being sexually assaulted on the Huddersfield University campus over a 30 minute period. asserted
women → charge → period
West Yorkshire police said Sophan Akbash had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault and would appear at Leeds magistrates court on Friday. asserted
Akbash → say → Friday
Security staff called officers to Huddersfield University on Tuesday evening after reports of a man approaching and sexually touching women on and near the campus, police said. asserted
police → call → campus
Officers said seven women had been sexually assaulted by a suspect between 6 and 6.30pm on Tuesday. asserted
women → say → Tuesday
The women “had made off” from a suspect “after he approached and grabbed at them”, police added. asserted
police → make → them
On Friday, the force confirmed that Akbash, of Huddersfield, had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault. asserted
Akbash → confirm → assault
Earlier this week, Det Insp Sarah Bradley of West Yorkshire police 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.” asserted
who → say → Huddersfield
The university’s deputy vice-chancellor, Prof Tim Thornton, said on Wednesday: “We recognise that incidents of this nature are deeply concerning and we are providing wellbeing 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, wellbeing 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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