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Kidnap, rape and GBH charges for man from East Cowes

This update in from the police in relation to the serious sexual assault that took place on Friday. Ed


Detectives on the Isle of Wight have charged a man following the report of a serious sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman on Friday, 7 October in Niton.

A 35 year old man from Church Path, East Cowes has been charged with kidnap, rape and grievous bodily harm.

The man is being held on remand and will appear before Newport Magistrates on Monday, October 10.

Also facing child exploitation charges
He also faces three other charges relating to grooming and exploitation of children committed in September 2016.

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