Warwickshire County Council leader said he is concerned protests will be “hijacked by agitators” in Nuneaton amid allegations of a “cover-up” about suspects charged over an alleged rape. Loading audio...

George Finch, who is the youngest council leader in the country, released a statement on Friday urging people to act in a “peaceful manner” at protests expected to take place in the town on Saturday afternoon.

A protest has been organised at the Town Hall after two men, reportedly Afghan asylum seekers, were charged by Warwickshire Police over the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.

A Stand Up to Racism protest is also taking place at the Town Hall in Nuneaton on Saturday.

Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was charged with rape, according to Warwickshire Police, while Mohammad Kabir, 23

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