Man charged with raping and kidnapping teenage girl

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Police had been called to North Place in Colliers Wood on Tuesday morning

A man has been charged with kidnapping and raping a teenage girl in south-west London.

Police were called to North Place in Colliers Wood shortly after 07:00 GMT on Tuesday over reports of an alleged attack.

Kadian Nelson, of the Mitcham area, has been charged with rape and kidnap, the Met Police said.

The 26-year-old is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court later on Thursday.

Scotland Yard added that the girl and her family "continue to be supported by specialist officers".

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