Two Afghan nationals have been sentenced to prison terms for sexual offenses committed in separate incidents across England.

Sabjan Burkazi, 30, received a 40-month jail sentence this week at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. The court heard that Burkazi had developed an obsession with an underage girl and performed a sexual act in her presence. Court proceedings indicated that Burkazi had claimed asylum status, and reports suggest he will not face deportation following his sentence.

In a separate case, Sohail Amiri was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting women on the streets of Southampton. According to court documents, Amiri approached multiple women demanding physical contact, leaving victims describing themselves as "petrified" by the encounters. Amiri had arrived in Britain illegally by boat and was staying in accommodation designated for asylum seekers at the time of the offenses.

Both cases were processed through the criminal justice system, with the defendants receiving custodial sentences. The sentences reflect the courts' assessment of the severity of the offenses committed against vulnerable members of the public.

The cases highlight ongoing challenges within the UK's asylum and immigration system regarding the management of individuals who commit serious offenses while their immigration status remains under review.