A 29-year-old man, Sophan Akbash, has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault after reportedly targeting seven women on the Huddersfield University campus, all within just half an hour on November 10, 2026.
Campus security called West Yorkshire Police, which were called to Huddersfield University on Tuesday evening after reports of a man approaching and sexually touching women.
Huddersfield University boosts patrols and support
Akbash is set to appear in court soon. Thankfully, all the women managed to get away.
In response, the university has boosted security patrols and is offering well-being support for anyone affected. They are also encouraging all members of our community to use the SafeZone app for extra safety.
Police say they are working closely with the university to keep everyone safe.