Police charge 18-year-old man with rape in Scarborough

He's been remanded in custody to appear at York Magistrates Court

Dean Road Cemetery
Author: Tom HailePublished 23rd Jul 2024

Detectives investigating a report of rape in Dean Road Cemetery in Scarborough on Sunday (21st July) have charged an 18-year-old man.

He's been remanded in police custody to appear at York Magistrates Court today (23rd July)

A 21-year-old man who was also arrested at the time has been released on conditional bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

Officers are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses from anyone in the area overnight on 20th to 21st July who believes they can assist with enquiries

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please email majorcrimeunit@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for our Major Investigation Team.

If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or make an online report.

Please quote incident number 12240129856 when providing details.

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