News · 24 April 2026

Man jailed for life for racist rape

A woman's life was drastically changed, leaving her constantly fearful and unable to go out alone. John Ashby, 32, received a life sentence for raping a Sikh woman and subjecting her to racist abuse in October 2025. He admitted charges including religiously aggravated assault after forcing his way into her Walsall home with a stick.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 April 2026 at 16:14

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