EXETER MAN JAILED FOR SERIES OF TERRIFYING SEXUAL ASSAULTS INCLUDING ATTEMPTED STRANGULATION
A man named Amar Hagbashar has been sentenced for a series of frightening sexual assaults on women in Exeter.It was reported that Hagbashar, a 26-year-old from Sudan, engaged in multiple violent and sexual crimes.
In one incident, shortly before 6am on October 7 of the previous year, he approached a woman at the bus station and asked, "Can I have your girlfriend?" before lunging at her, grabbing her tightly, and attempting to strangle her.
During the struggle, she scratched his face and he then put his hands on her throat.
When others came to help, Hagbashar continued his assault by lifting her top, pulling at her trousers, and groping her breasts.
He also bite her about six times on her arms and shoulders, shouting "I want my wife." He was eventually restrained and taken to hospital.
While there, he assaulted a police officer and another female officer, pushing and grabbing her.
The next day, he assaulted a fourth victim during an interview at the hospital, pushing himself towards her with his groin at her face.
Police used Captor spray to restrain him, and he was reported to have little memory of the incidents.
Hagbashar, who had previously served jail time in the UK after arriving illegally via a small boat in 2023, was found to have a deteriorating mental health condition worsened by his circumstances and isolation.
He pleaded guilty to attempted strangulation, sexual assault, and two other assaults, and was sentenced to three years and four months in prison.
The court was told that it would be up to the Home Office to determine whether he would be deported upon release.
The judge acknowledged his mental health issues and indicated that his sentence would be reduced from the initial four years originally suggested, considering his recent diagnosis.
The court was also advised that Hagbashar arrived in the UK illegally, fleeing war in Sudan where his father and brother were murdered.
His defense argued that his experiences of war and detention contributed to his mental health struggles, which impacted his behavior.
The article indicates that his condition is a significant factor in his criminal case and potential deportation, emphasizing the importance of mental health considerations in judicial sentencing.
