Police charge man as part of rape investigation in Basingstoke
Detectives have been investigating reports of an attack in the town in February
Last updated 26th Apr 2025
A man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault against a teenage girl in Basingstoke.
Terrell Taylor-Swyher is accused of raping a 15 year old in the town in February.
The 21 year old from Taverner Close is also separately charged with assaulting an emergency worker.
He's been remanded in custody after appearing in court - and faces another hearing next month.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said:
"The charge relates to a report that the girl was raped in Basingstoke on Monday 24 February this year. An investigation began after the incident was reported to us on Thursday 3 April.
"Taylor-Swhyer has also been charged with three counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker. These charges relate to an incident in Basingstoke on Friday 11 April.
"He appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Friday 25 April) where he was remanded in custody. He is next due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday 28 May.
"Anyone who has experienced sexual abuse of any form can report this to us by calling us on 101, or contacting us via our website."