Ethiopian National Charged in Southampton Asylum Hotel Sexual Assault
Melaku Gebresembet, 23, faces sexual assault charges after alleged assault of hotel staff in Southampton.
Melaku Gebresembet, a 23‑year‑old Ethiopian, has been charged with sexually assaulting a staff member at a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Southampton. The alleged incident took place at the hotel in February 2025. Gebresembet will appear in Southampton Magistrates’ Court on 21 January 2026 to answer the charges. The case highlights ongoing concerns about safety at accommodation sites for asylum seekers. Authorities say the hotel staff member sustained injuries and is cooperating with the investigation.
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