Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman
Summary
A man named John Ashby was sentenced to life in prison for raping a Sikh woman in her home and attacking her with religious hatred. During the attack, he called her anti-Muslim names, beat her with a stick, and committed several violent crimes.Key Facts
- John Ashby followed a woman in her 20s home in Walsall and entered without her permission.
- He attacked her with a two-foot stick and shouted anti-Muslim abuse, wrongly believing she was Muslim.
- Ashby admitted to rape, robbery, intentional strangulation, and religiously aggravated assault.
- The attack lasted about 24 minutes and ended when Ashby ran away after hearing a noise.
- He took the woman’s jewelry and mobile phone after the attack.
- Ashby has 10 previous convictions for 18 offences and a history of drug abuse and mental health issues.
- He was homeless and recently released from psychiatric care without support at the time of the attack.
- The judge said Ashby must serve at least 14 years in prison before being considered for release.
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