A MAN is due in court over a rape in Scarborough.
North Yorkshire Police said the 18-year-old was arrested on Sunday after a woman was raped in an alley between the Black Lion public house and the NCP car park in North Street.
The suspect has since been charged with one count of rape and one count of attempted rape, and is due before York Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The woman is receiving support from specially-trained police officers.
If you have any information, phone Scarborough Serious Crime Team on 01609 643251 and quote reference 12180149427.
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