In December 2024, Abdoela Berhan, a failed asylum seeker, was reported to have assaulted 20-year-old Cleo Lake outside a nightclub in Bournemouth, England. The incident occurred after Miss Lake and her friends allegedly rejected Berhan's advances, leading him to punch her 'full force' in the face, rendering her unconscious. The court proceedings revealed that Berhan had a history of violent behavior, including a prior conviction for attacking a Subway worker. He was sentenced to six months in prison, which some observers believe is insufficient given the severity of the assault. Berhan's claims of intimidation by Miss Lake were dismissed by the judge, who emphasized the serious nature of the violence against a young woman. The report has limited confirmation from reliable sources, and further details about Berhan's background and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.