Iranian Asylum Seeker Sentenced Again for Criminal Damage, Seeks Deportation to Germany
Small boat migrant jailed for fifth time in two years for carrying out same offence begs to be deported - year after he should have been following first three convictions

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Farhad Hosnavi, a 27-year-old Iranian asylum seeker, has been jailed for the fifth time in two years for criminal damage, specifically targeting an asylum hotel and a police station. Despite his repeated offenses, he expresses a desire to be deported back to Germany, where he previously held settled status.
- 01Farhad Hosnavi has caused over £10,000 in damage through multiple offenses targeting an asylum hotel and a police station.
- 02He has been jailed five times in two years, with the latest sentence being eight weeks for criminal damage committed while on license.
- 03Hosnavi's criminal activities began in January 2024, shortly after being released from a previous sentence.
- 04Despite his criminal record, he has expressed a desire to return to Germany, where he previously had settled status.
- 05The Home Office has yet to act on his deportation despite a judge's indication that it should be triggered by his convictions.
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Farhad Hosnavi, a 27-year-old Iranian asylum seeker, has been sentenced to prison for the fifth time in two years for criminal damage, specifically targeting an asylum hotel and a police station. His latest offense, which occurred shortly after his release from a previous sentence, involved smashing the entrance doors of a police station, resulting in significant damage. Hosnavi's actions have accumulated over £10,000 in costs, including damages and legal fees. During his court appearance, magistrates deemed him a danger to the public and imposed an eight-week sentence, disregarding the usual presumption for a suspended sentence. His criminal history began in January 2024 when he was evicted from an asylum hotel for possessing a knife. Despite his repeated offenses, Hosnavi has expressed a desire to return to Germany, where he previously held settled status. The judge noted that while there are political and human rights reasons preventing his deportation, Hosnavi's application for asylum is still under review by the Home Office, which has yet to take action on his case.
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Hosnavi's repeated offenses have raised concerns about public safety and the costs associated with his incarceration and legal proceedings.
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