Two Afghan men are accused of sexually assaulting and raping an autistic 14-year-old girl on a busy commuter train bound for London, according to court coverage. The reports say the girl was targeted after being spotted at a station in rural Kent and then followed onto the train on Feb. 5.
Outlets describe the alleged abuse occurring on the train, including in the toilet, and say the victim made repeated pleas during the assault. The Daily Express and some Daily Mail reports emphasise the “rape” allegation and the setting on the train, while multiple Daily Mail items add more narrative detail about how the men allegedly followed the teenager and about the girl’s account in court. Other Daily Mail reports also highlight additional alleged statements made to the victim during the assault and the timing and service details. Across sources, the central focus remains the allegations presented to the court and the victim’s age and autism.