Two Afghan nationals have appeared in court today charged with the rape of a woman in Sherford.
Hashmat Miakhel, aged 31, and Sayed Hoshmand, aged 19, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, Tuesday, 28 April.
Both men are accused of raping a woman at a residential property on Falcon Mews in Sherford during the early hours of Sunday, 26 April.
Devon and Cornwall Police previously said that the woman and the suspects are believed to have first come into contact in the North Hill area of Plymouth.
They are then believed to have travelled to Sherford, where the alleged incident took place.
Miakhel and Hoshmand, who are both Afghan nationals, were remanded in custody by magistrates.
They are next due to appear at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday, 1 June, 2026.
The charges come after police cordoned off two properties in Sherford as part of the investigation.
Detective Inspector Katy Deer said:
“We understand the concern an incident such as this may cause, however, as court proceedings are now active, I ask the public not to speculate and respect the legal process.”
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