A 20-year-old asylum seeker from Sri Lanka has been charged with abducting, beating, and raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Yashin Himasara allegedly dragged the girl away against her will while staying in a taxpayer-funded hotel.
Government-Funded Hotel Turned Crime Scene
Himasara was put up at the three-star St Giles Hotel in Feltham, West London, when the horrific attack reportedly took place. He appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Wednesday via video-link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs, needing a translator just to confirm his identity.
Multiple Serious Charges Denied
The accused denies all charges, including:
- Kidnapping
- Rape
- Assault by penetration
- Sexual activity with a child
- Assault by beating
- Two counts of intentional strangulation
Himasara will stay in custody until his trial, scheduled for April 27, 2026.
