A migrant from Tajikistan has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a vulnerable girl on a train traveling to London.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Abdulmanon Aliev, a 50-year-old migrant from Tajikistan, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable girl on a train in Britain. The incident occurred on June 16, 2022, on a train traveling from Southend to London.📺 DETAIL: Aliev, who was living in Peckham, south-east London, reportedly used a translator app to speak to the girl before following her when she tried to leave and blocking her in her new seat, where he carried out a prolonged sexual assault until the train reached London Fenchurch Street, where she managed to escape and raise the alarm. He was arrested 11 days later in Peckham by British Transport Police (BTP) and was later found guilty in April of attempted rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and three counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced on June 23 to 12 years in prison with an additional two years on license, and will remain on the sex offenders register for life.💬 KEY QUOTE: “Aliev singled out a vulnerable child and subjected her to one of the most abhorrent sexual assaults I’ve ever investigated.” – British Transport Police Detective Constable Elizabeth Cahill🎯 IMPACT: Aliev’s conviction ensures he will serve 12 years in prison, with an additional two years on license, and he will be a registered sex offender for life. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to taking every sexual offense report seriously and pursuing justice for victims.

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