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Afghan Men Charged with Plymouth Rape, Court June 1

4/29/2026

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  • Police disclosed that both suspects are Afghan nationals, citing National Police Chiefs Council transparency guidelines.
  • Hashmat Miakhel, 31, and Sayed Hoshmand, 19, were charged with raping a woman in Sherford, Plymouth and remanded.
  • Detective Inspector Katy Deer asked the public to refrain from speculation and respect the legal process.
  • The suspects will appear at Plymouth Crown Court on 1 June for a pre-trial hearing.