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Man Charged with Scarborough Rape

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 12:20

Detectives investigating a report of rape in Dean Road Cemetery in Scarborough on 21 July, have charged a man.

The 18-year-old man from Scarborough who was arrested following the report, has been charged with rape.

He was remanded in police custody to appear at York Magistrates Court today (23 July)

The 21-year-old man who was also arrested at the time, has been released on conditional police bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

Officers continue to appeal for information and witnesses from anyone in the area overnight on 20 to 21 July who believes they can assist with enquiries

North Yorkshire Police say:

"If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please email majorcrimeunit@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for our Major Investigation Team.

If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or make an online report.

Please quote incident number 12240129856 when providing details."

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