Asad Hussain, a 36-year-old man from Heald Green, Cheadle, has been sentenced to eight years in prison at Chester Crown Court in the UK after being convicted of stalking, assault, and failing to disclose the PIN to an iPad seized during the police investigation. The court heard that Hussain created a fake Tinder profile in his ex-girlfriend's name, inviting dozens of men to her home by falsely claiming she wanted to act out a "rape fantasy."
Campaign of Harassment
According to prosecutors, Hussain briefly dated the victim after first contacting her on social media in April 2024 using the alias "Mick Renney." The victim ended the relationship due to his jealous and controlling behaviour. In response, Hussain launched a prolonged campaign of harassment. He created a fake Tinder profile in the woman's name, inviting men to her home and telling them she wanted to engage in a "rape fantasy." Messages allegedly instructed the men that if she said "no," it meant she "wanted it more."
Around 35 men reportedly turned up at the victim's address. On one occasion, three men arrived simultaneously, with Hussain allegedly encouraging them to force their way inside by telling them to "give the porch door a good shove." One man gained entry after breaking a glass panel in the porch door.
Additional Abuse
The court also heard that Hussain repeatedly visited the victim's home late at night during their relationship and once grabbed her wrist while attempting to take her phone, causing her to fall and injure her arm. He also contacted her daughter and friends, accusing her of infidelity and attempting to restart the relationship.
Victim Impact
In a victim impact statement, the woman described the ordeal as terrifying, saying her home no longer felt safe and that she continued to fear someone could turn up at her door. "My home, my safe space, has been violated all because one person created a completely fictional narrative," she said. She added that she struggles to sleep, has difficulty eating and constantly worries about her safety.
Denial and Sentencing
Hussain denied wrongdoing throughout the investigation and maintained after his conviction that he had "not done anything wrong," according to his defence lawyer. In addition to his prison sentence, Judge Michael Leeming imposed a 15-year restraining order prohibiting Hussain from contacting the victim or her daughters.
Following the sentencing, Cheshire Police described the case as one of the most technically complex and disturbing stalking investigations the force has handled, adding that the true number of men deceived into visiting the victim's home may never be known.
