Mohammed and Aftab Asghar, 22, were both arrested after DNA
evidence was found at the scene which provided a possible link to one, or both,
the brothers. Since identical twins come from the same fertilised egg, they
have the same DNA.
Police investigated after a girl aged 17 claimed she was
attacked in a park near Reading, Berks, on Guy Fawkes Night 2011. Detectives
decided to charge both men. Prosecutors have now requested more time to
continue investigating lines of inquiry which may lead to only one of the
brothers facing trial.
Prosecutor Sandra Beck told Reading crown court: “It is an
unusual case. They are identical twins. The allegation is one of rape.
“There is further work due and there is an indication which
would tend to support that one was not at the location.’’
No further details were revealed about the circumstances
surrounding the alleged offence.
Even though identical twins are born with the same DNA,
scientists have discovered that tiny genetic changes can occur to cells early
in development, allowing for differences as twins grow older.
Lols...Interesting!
Nawa o... Very interesting duo.
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