A 28-year-old man has been charged with rape following an incident in Southend.
Jaroslaw Halibozek of Danbury Close, Leigh, appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, June 20.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Basildon Crown Court on Wednesday, July 18.
The charge follows reports of a sexual assault on Temple Farm Industrial Estate at around 11.20pm on Saturday, June 9.
Officers continue to appeal for any witnesses, including two men who may have spoken to the victim, to come forward.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Southend Crime and Public Protection Unit on 101, quoting reference 42/81175/18.
You can also fill in the form at essex.police.uk/do-it-online/
Information can also be passed 100 per cent anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The alleged victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers.
For more information about reporting rape to the police and the support available to victims, visit essex.police.uk/advice/rape/
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