A man has been charged with raping a 16-year-old girl in Cumbria.
The girl was allegedly attacked in Brampton, near Hadrian’s Wall, at about 01:00 GMT on Friday, Cumbria Police said. She is being supported by specialist officers.
Peter Bennett, 54, of Croft Road, Brampton, has been charged with rape and sexual assault.
He has since appeared at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court and the case was sent to the crown court, where the next hearing will be held on 20 April.