Asad Hussain Convicted Of Fake Tinder Profile Stalking Ex, Luring Men To Her Chester Home

Asad Hussain, also known as Ash Hussain, 36, was found guilty at Chester Crown Court after a jury convicted him of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, assault by beating, and failure to comply with a section 49 RIPA notice.

“A man who faked his ex-girlfriend’s Tinder profiles to entice multiple men to her address to rape her has been found guilty”

Cheshire Constabulary

Cheshire Police said Hussain created a fake Tinder profile using photographs and personal details of his ex-partner to lure men to her home under false pretences.

Daily Star

The court heard that Hussain contacted the victim on social media under the alias 'Mick Renney' and that the relationship ended on Monday 6 May 2024 after he took her mobile phone and read through her messages.

Cheshire Police said that in 2024 men began turning up at the woman’s address claiming she had matched with them on Tinder and invited them round.

The Mirror reported that Hussain handed the victim’s phone number and email address to at least 18 strangers, urging them to visit her home.

The conviction followed a nine-day trial at Chester Crown Court that began on 20 April, according to Cheshire Constabulary.

Rayo reported that Hussain was convicted after the trial began on 20th April, and that he was found guilty of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, assault by beating, and failing to comply with a Section 49 RIPA Notice.

Investigating officer PC Keith Terrill described the case as “one of the most disturbing stalking cases Cheshire Constabulary has ever investigated,” and said Hussain’s “only objective was to cause maximum harm to the victim and her children.”

Cheshire Police said Hussain posed as 'Mick Renney' and used the fake Tinder profile to send strangers to the victim’s address, with men describing messages that promised a “rape fantasy” and that she wanted to be “roughed up.”

The Mirror reported that some men told the victim she had sent messages stating she wished to engage in 'rape fantasy' and to be 'roughed up', and that they were told that if she said 'no', it meant she 'wanted it more'.

Manchester Evening News

Daily Star similarly described the “rape fantasy” and “rough” sex promised on the app, and said the men were deceived by the fake profile created by Hussain.

Manchester Evening News said that on one night in August, a four men went to her home, all having received almost identical messages purporting to be from the her, including statements that she wanted to engage in a 'rape fantasy' and 'be roughed up'.

In September, the court heard that a man rang her bell before forcing the door, shattering a glass panel, and that he showed messages from the fraudulent account saying 'the front door was open for him' and that he should give it a 'shove' as it was 'stiff'.

Cheshire Constabulary’s account said that when the men arrived, they were asked questions about “what cars were parked outside,” then told she was waiting in her conservatory and instructed to enter.

The Times of India added that Hussain created a false Tinder account using his ex-partner’s photos and personal details, sharing her address, phone number and email with multiple men.

Across the reporting, the number of men lured was described as at least 18, with Cheshire Police saying the true number remained unknown, and the Mirror stating Hussain had handed the phone number and email address to at least 18 strangers.

Before the wave of strangers arrived, the court heard about a controlling relationship in which Hussain used the alias 'Mick Renney' and repeatedly interfered with the victim’s movements and communications.

“Bitter stalker created Tinder profile of ex-girlfriend to entice men to her house to rape her 'An extremely deceitful individual whose only objective was to cause maximum harm to the victim' A bitter stalker set up a fake Tinder profile with pictures of his ex-girlfriend in a sick bid to entice men to her house to rape her”

Manchester Evening News

Cheshire Constabulary said that in April 2024 the victim went on several dates with the 36-year-old after he contacted her on social media, operating under the alias ‘Mick Renney’.

It said that as the relationship developed, Hussain became increasingly controlling, resulting in him going to her house because she had a male friend round and repeatedly ring her doorbell for two hours, only leaving after police were called by a neighbour.

Cheshire Constabulary stated that on Monday 6 May 2024, the woman awoke to find Hussain had taken her mobile phone and read through her messages to male colleagues and friends.

The Mirror similarly described that when she attempted to use the bathroom, Hussain protested, insisting she couldn't take her phone without his presence, and that when she eventually went, he barged his way inside and shoved her, causing her to tumble as he seized her mobile.

Rayo reported that Hussain refused to let her go to the bathroom with her phone, forced entry, and pushed her, causing her to fall during a confrontation.

The Daily Star said the relationship ended in May 2024 due to his overwhelming paranoid jealousy, and that he became agitated whenever she met a male friend, repeatedly ringing her doorbell for hours and scrutinising her phone contacts for other men.

Manchester Evening News added that after the relationship ended, Hussain contacted the woman's family and friends accusing her of cheating on him, and made numerous attempts to get back together, which were all refused.

Police built their case by linking the fake Tinder activity to Hussain’s movements, vehicles, and devices, while Hussain denied knowing the victim and denied using fake Tinder accounts.

Cheshire Constabulary said that when the victim contacted police response officers from Northwich Local Policing Unit, they “couldn’t identify a ‘Mick Renney’ on any systems,” but officers reviewed the victim’s video doorbell and identified that the car ‘Renney’ drove was registered to Asad Hussain and insured to his business.

Stockport Nub News

It said the case was passed to the Harm Reduction Unit, Cheshire Police’s specialist Stalking investigation and risk management team, and that it was soon found Hussain had made significant efforts to conceal his real identity.

Cheshire Constabulary stated that Hussain changed the registration of his car and used completely separate dedicated mobile phones for his ‘Mick Renney’ alter-ego and the fake Tinder account, and that after learning of police interest he discarded these mobile phones and factory reset his personal devices.

The Mirror reported that detectives determined Hussain had made 'significant efforts' to hide his identity, altering his car's registration and utilising dedicated mobile phones for his alter ego and the bogus Tinder account, which he disposed of after discovering the police investigation.

Rayo said Hussain was arrested on 6 October 2024 by Cumbria Police and denied being 'Mick Renney'; knowing the victim; and using fake Tinder accounts or any form of social media.

Manchester Evening News also said Hussain was eventually arrested on October 6, 2024 after Cumbria Police officers spotted his van on the M6.

The Times of India said Hussain was arrested in October 2024 and denied any involvement during questioning, and it quoted PC Keith Terrill saying “At no point has Hussain taken any responsibility for his actions or recognised the sheer horror he came close to unleashing.”

After the conviction, Cheshire Police and court reporting emphasized the scale of harm and the alleged intent behind Hussain’s actions, with PC Keith Terrill describing the case in stark terms.

“Cheadle man posed as his ex-girlfriend on Tinder then enticed men to her house for 'rape fantasy' A man from Cheadle has been found guilty of stalking and assault offences after he posed as his ex-partner on Tinder and enticed men to her house”

Stockport Nub News

The Times of India quoted Terrill saying, “Hussain is an extremely deceitful individual whose only objective was to cause maximum harm to the victim and her children, even going as far as to incite others to break into her home and sexually assault her.”

The Mirror

It also quoted Terrill saying, “These events have understandably left the victim and her children incredibly shaken and distressed,” and added that “The strength and bravery shown by them throughout has been incredible.”

The Mirror similarly quoted Terrill describing Hussain as “an extremely deceitful individual whose only objective was to cause maximum harm to the victim and her children,” and said he went “as far as to incite others to break into her home and sexually assault her.”

Daily Star reported that Terrill said Hussain’s “only objective was to cause maximum harm to the victim and her children,” and that he would face sentencing at a later date.

Rayo reported that Terrill urged others in similar situations to contact police, assuring that their experiences will be treated seriously, and said Terrill commended the victim's courage and her supporters for ensuring Hussain was held accountable.

The Mirror said Hussain was convicted at Chester Crown Court on Friday (May 1) and that he was found guilty of stalking involving serious alarm or distress; assault by beating; and failure to comply with a section 49 RIPA notice.

Cheshire Constabulary’s statement said the conviction followed a nine-day trial at Chester Crown Court which began on 20 April, and it reiterated that Hussain was found guilty of Stalking involving Serious Alarm or Distress, Assault by Beating, and Failure to Comply with a Section 49 RIPA Notice.