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Man charged over multiple sex assaults at university

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Man charged over multiple sex assaults at university

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A 29-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting seven women in and around the University of Huddersfield.

West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the university on Tuesday evening following reports of a man approaching and sexually touching women.

The force said, following an investigation, Sophan Akbash, from Huddersfield, had been charged with nine counts of sexual assault and is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court later.

Prof Tim Thornton, the university's deputy vice-chancellor, said the university was working closely with police and that "the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors is our highest priority".

Earlier this week, Det Insp Sarah Bradley 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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Source: BBC UK
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Author: Grace Wood

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