Man charged in connection with rape investigation in Portsmouth.

Man Charged with Rape in Portsmouth

Officers investigating the rape of a 22-year-old woman in Portsmouth have charged a man.

Samuel Belstone, 29, of Copnor Road, Portsmouth, has been charged with two counts of rape and possession of a controlled Class B drug.

He was remanded into custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, October 14.

This charge is in relation to an incident which happened in Portsmouth between 3am and 6am on Saturday, October 9.