19 year old charged with rape in Banbury

A woman reported being assaulted in People’s Park in the early hours of Saturday

Avon and Somerset Police made the arrest
Author: Grace McGachyPublished 2nd Apr 2025

A 19 year old man has been charged with rape in Banbury.

Thames Valley Police say it is in relation to an incident in which a woman was raped in People’s Park in the early hours of Saturday morning (30th March).

Faris Suleiman, of no fixed abode appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (1 April) and was remanded in custody to next appear at Oxford Crown Court on 2 May 2025.

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