Paul Hogben secures acquittal in Canterbury Kidnapping and Sexual Assault case

July 13, 2026

The defendant, a Sudanese national who arrived in the UK  by small boat, was alleged to have abducted  a 19 year old English woman in Canterbury city centre, taken her to his flat and sexually assaulted her. After a 5 day trial at Canterbury Crown Court  he was acquitted of all charges.

Mr Hogben was instructed by GT Stewart, Solicitors.