Man charged with rape and disclosing private image

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Thames Valley Police said Ruiting Xia was due to appear in court

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A man has been charged with rape and threatening to disclose a private image after a woman was allegedly attacked in Reading.

Ruiting Xia, 24, is also accused of theft, sexual assault and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Thames Valley Police said the charges related to an incident in East Street on 18 May.

Mr Xia was remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Reading Magistrates' Court.

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