Man charged after girl reports being raped in woods in Tunbridge Wells, Kent by stranger
A man has been charged after a girl reported being raped in a park.
The girl said she was approached by a man, whom she did not know, between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday, as she was walking home.
After he started talking to her he took her to some woods and threatened her before assaulting her.
Now a suspect has been charged with the attack, which happened on Tunbridge Wells Common in Kent.
On Monday Rocco Minafra, 46, of Judd Road, Tonbridge, Kent, was arrested and he has now been charged him rape and three counts related to sexual assault. He was also charged with making threats to kill. The suspect was remanded in custody before an appearance at Medway Magistrates’ Court today.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/180747/25. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using its online form. Motorists with dashcam who may have been near the area, as well as businesses and residents with doorbell cameras or CCTV, are also asked to check for any footage.