Man charged with rape following investigation

Officers investigating the rape of a 15-year-old girl have charged a man.

Diwan Khan, 39, of Abbotsbury, Bracknell, Berkshire, has been charged with rape and appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday 14 September. He has been remanded to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday 16 October.

The charge comes after officers received a report on Tuesday 10 September. It was reported that a 15-year-old girl had been raped.

The incident is believed to have taken place in the Fleet/Farnborough area of Hampshire in July this year. The girl has been supported by specialist officers.