Castle Green rape allegation: man charged with rape and child sex offences (Image: Hereford Times)
A MAN has been charged with rape and child sex offences after police were called to Castle Green in Hereford.
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Joao Coutinho, 50, of Widemarsh Common in Hereford has been charged with rape, engaging in sexual activity with a child, and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
The charges are in relation to a rape which is alleged to have taken place in Hereford on Monday, April 17.
Coutinho appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court this morning (April 19) and was remanded in custody to appear at Worcester Crown Court on May 15.
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