Man charged with rape after woman attacked

A man has been charged with rape and sexual assault after a woman was attacked.

The 23-year-old, from Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, was arrested following the attack in the town between Three Crosses Road and Springfield Road at about 03:00 BST on Sunday.

The woman was being supported by specialist officers and extra police were sent to the area, West Mercia Police said.

The man was due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

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