A 38-year-old man from Oakham has been charged with rape and attempted rape following an incident in Stamford.

The incident is believed to have taken place in a wooded area close to the Meadows on Thursday evening (25 July).

Jacques Nel of Chapel Lane, North Luffenham in Oakham has been charged with rape and attempted rape of two girls under the age of 16.

He appeared at Lincoln Magistrates court this morning and has been remanded into Custody pending a pre trial hearing at Lincoln Crown Court on 26 August 2024.