Police deny ‘cover up’ claims after Reform councillor demands release of immigration status of rape suspects

(LBC) A police force at the centre of a controversy have denied accusations of a “cover up” following the alleged kidnap and rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.

Two men, Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir, both aged 23, have been charged in connection with the attack, which took place on July 22.

The row erupted after George Finch, the 19-year-old leader of Warwickshire County Council and Reform UK councillor, wrote a letter alleging the suspects were asylum seekers.

He also urged the Home Secretary and Warwickshire Police to release the men’s immigration status, a move that would break with standard national guidance.

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