Man charged with raping 15-year-old girl

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said the girl had been supported by specialist officers

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A man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Hampshire.

Diwan Khan, 39, from Bracknell, in Berkshire, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

He was charged with rape in relation to an attack reported to have taken place in the Fleet and Farnborough area in July. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said the girl had been supported by specialist officers.

Mr Khan's next court appearance is due to take place at Winchester Crown Court on 16 October.

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