Asylum Seeker on Trial for Christmas Assault | Nottingham News

A man granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK is on trial for sexual assault after allegedly touching a woman without consent in a Nottingham alleyway on Christmas Day 2024. The 31-year-old defendant, Yibrah Tesfamichael, denies the charge, claiming the encounter was consensual and describing it as a brief, affectionate gesture — even suggesting they find a lighter for a cigarette. The alleged victim says she was walking home and was followed by Tesfamichael, with security guards reportedly witnessing the incident. The jury is now weighing conflicting testimonies as the trial continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5732f0ca952059e