A disturbing tale of deception and control has come to a close with the sentencing of Asad Hussain, 36, who created a fake Tinder profile for his ex-partner, luring men to her home under false pretences. The deliberate attempt to facilitate violent crimes against the victim, who had ended their brief relationship in May 2024 after discovering Hussain's intrusive phone activity, has left a lasting impact on her and her family.
Hussain, also known as Ash Hussain, had a history of abusive behaviour, having previously been found guilty of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, and assault by beating. The court heard that the victim, despite refusing to rekindle their relationship, faced numerous attempts from Hussain to reconnect.
The sinister plot unfolded in late July 2024, when multiple men arrived at the victim's home, believing they had matched with her on Tinder and been invited over. On one evening in August, four different individuals appeared, each claiming to have received identical messages from the fake profile. These messages included disturbing content suggesting a "rape fantasy" and implied that resistance meant wanting it more.
Further incidents in September saw a man forcing entry into her home, causing damage to the door, while another individual entered the house when the victim was at work, leaving without incident. The deceived men described being quickly invited to the woman's address and given her phone number after matching on Tinder. Investigators believe at least 18 men were tricked into going to her home.
The victim expressed relief that Hussain had been brought to justice but emphasised the profound impact of his actions on herself and her daughters. She stated, "No person has the right to make me feel unsafe in my own home just because I no longer want to date them. No should mean no." PC Keith Terrill, the investigating officer, described the case as one of the most technically complex and disturbing he had encountered, highlighting Hussain's exceptional control and deceitfulness.
Asad Hussain was sentenced to eight years in prison and handed a 15-year restraining order at Chester Crown Court on Monday. The sentence aims to bring some measure of closure for the victim and her family, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of consent and respect in relationships.
Source: Cheshire Constabulary