Sohail Amiri

Sohail Amiri

30, Male Custodial

Southampton, Hampshire

Offender ID: 6af0ee78-644c-48df-b5bd-313f934029f2

Offence Summary

Sohail Amiri admitted to sexual assaults against two women and attempted sexual assault against a third in Southampton, along with entering the UK without leave. He was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing, where he was told to expect a prison sentence of some length.

Full Description

Sohail Amiri, a 30-year-old man from Afghanistan staying at the Highfield House Hotel in Southampton as part of Home Office-organised asylum accommodation, appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Monday, January 5, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences.

Amiri, of Highfield Lane, Southampton, admitted two charges of sexual assault against two women, which occurred on September 23, 2024, and November 25, 2024. He also pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a third woman on September 23, 2024, though he denied the full charge of sexual assault against her. Additionally, Amiri admitted to entering the United Kingdom without leave on October 23, 2023, contrary to Section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971. He spoke through a Pashto interpreter during the proceedings.

The incidents took place in Southampton. The September 23 assaults occurred in Westwood Road, while the November 25 incident happened in the early hours in Upper Shaftesbury Avenue. According to a Hampshire Constabulary spokesman, the woman in the November incident was walking along the road just after midnight when she was approached by Amiri, who allegedly tried to kiss her. She managed to force him off and run away.

Judge Nicholas Rowland adjourned the case for sentencing on February 6, 2025, and remanded Amiri in custody until then. Addressing Amiri directly, Judge Rowland stated: "You will be sentenced on February 6. You will be remanded in custody and you will be brought to court for sentence. You must expect a prison sentence of some length on that occasion. You are remanded in custody." The Highfield House Hotel in Portswood, where Amiri was staying, has been the site of repeated anti-immigration protests.

This case was reported by the Daily Echo, with details confirmed through court records and statements from Hampshire Constabulary.

Location

City: Southampton

County: Hampshire

Address: Highfield Lane

Case Details

Police Force: Hampshire Constabulary

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Iran

Confidence: 85%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Hampshire Constabulary for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: dailyecho.co.uk

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