An investigation was launched after the ‘incredibly serious’ offences were reported
16:52, 08 Dec 2025Updated 16:57, 08 Dec 2025
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Three men and a boy have been charged after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in Bristol.
The incident was initially reported to police on Sunday, November 30, and two 16-year-old boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were arrested at the scene.
It was alleged the teenager had been raped the previous night inside a residential property in the St Werburghs area of the city.
The teenage boys were released on conditional bail while enquiries were ongoing, but one was rearrested on Thursday, December 4.
Three men were arrested last week as part of an investigation by Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team, named Operation Bluestone.
The Crown Prosecution Service has now authorised charges against the three men and one of the 16-year-old boys.
A 20-year-old man, who cannot be named, has been charged with two counts of rape and arranging or facilitating the travel of a female with a view to exploitation.
Salman Habibkheil, 18, of Lockleaze, has been charged with rape and arranging or facilitating the travel of a female with a view to exploitation.
Awal Amadzai, 18, of Redcliffe, has been charged with rape and sexual assault.
And a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be identified because of his age, has been charged with rape.
All four appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, December 6. They were remanded to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday, January 7.
Bristol acting superintendent Keith Smith said: “There has been a thorough investigation completed over the past week following the disclosure of these offences.
“They are incredibly serious and we have worked quickly to establish the circumstances, and ensure safeguarding measures are in place for the victim.
“We are making sure she is receiving all the support she needs and we will continue to keep her and her family updated as the court process progresses.
“We’re continuing to work hard to tackle exploitation across Avon and Somerset and wherever these offences are identified, we will take swift and strong action through our specialist investigation teams.”
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