A man has been charged with rape and a number of other offences following a report of a serious sexual assault in South Belfast,
In a brief statement issued this morning, February 10, a PSNI spokesperson confirmed that the man, aged 43, has been charged with rape and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
The man has also been charged with threats to kill and possession of a class B controlled drug.
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He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today, Monday February 10. The charges follow a report on Monday, February 3. It is understood the man was arrested in the Dungannon area on Friday, February 7.
"As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service," a spokesperson added.
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