MAN FACES COURT OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF WOMAN OVER 16
Asbin Gautam appeared at Preston Magistrates Court on 12 August 2025 for his first hearing.He is charged with a serious offence under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, alleging the rape of a woman aged 16 or over.
The case was listed under reference 04ZL3044125.
Gautam did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody pending further hearings.
The court process will continue as prosecutors prepare for a trial.
Gautam’s next court date has yet to be set.
The case highlights the ongoing judicial efforts to address serious sexual offences.
No details regarding the victim or specific circumstances have been disclosed.
The court remains a neutral venue for this legal process, with proceedings expected to continue in the weeks ahead.