Man charged with rape after woman attacked near Salford retail park
Police were called to an area near Regent Retail Park on Sunday morning
A man has been charged with rape after a woman was attacked in Salford.
Police were called to an area near Regent Retail Park on Sunday morning.
25-year-old John Hawkins, of Manchester Road, Westhoughton, is accused of one count of rape.
He will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates Court today.
The victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "John Hawkins, 25, of Manchester Road, Westhoughton, has been charged with one count of rape.
"Police were called at 7.44am on Sunday morning (30 October), to a report of a rape of a woman in her 20s near to Regent retail park, Salford.
"Hawkins will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates Court today (1 November 2022).
"The victim is being supported by specially trained officers."