Police charge man with rape following Stamford sexual assault
Jacques Nel will appear before a magistrates' court at a later date
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man and charged him with counts of rape following a series of serious sexual assaults.
The incidents had taken place in a wooded area close to the Meadows in the west of the town on Thursday evening (July 25th).
Following initial lines of enquiry, a man was arrested and has now been charged with the rape and attempted rape of two girls under the age of 16.
Jacques Nel from Chapel Lane in the North Luffenham area of Oakham was handed the charges before being remanded in custody.
He currently remains in the custody of police and will appear before a magistrates' court in due course.
Meanwhile, Lincolnshire Police have asked that anyone who may have been the victim of a sexual assault to come forward as soon as possible.
The force added: "Even if you’re not 100 per cent sure, we want to hear from you so that we can make sure you’re safe. If you're not ready to talk to the police just yet, that’s OK."