Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir have appeared at Coventry Magistrates’ Court

Two Afghan asylum seekers have been charged over the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl, which has left a small Midlands town reeling in shock, the Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was charged with the rape of the underage girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. While Mohammad Kabir, also 23, was charged with aiding and abetting rape.

Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir have appeared at Coventry Magistrates’ Court