Middlesbrough nature reserve rape: Man charged

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Police had put up posters in the area appealing for information

A man has been charged with raping another man in Middlesbrough.

The alleged attack happened at 19:30 BST on Thursday, 29 April, in an area known as the black path, which runs from Tees Barrage to Newport bridge, near to Maze Park Nature Reserve.

Cleveland Police launched an appeal for information and said there had been a "good response".

A 36-year-old man has appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.

The case will next be heard at Teesside Crown Court on 18 June.

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