Hampshire man charged over attempted rape in park in Basingstoke

Richard Lemmer
By Richard Lemmer
Published 22nd Aug 2022, 08:51 BST
Updated 22nd Aug 2022, 08:51 BST
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A MAN from Hampshire has been charged over an attempted rape in a park in Basingstoke.

Officers were called at 10.44pm on Thursday to a report of an attempted rape in a park near Hungerford Close, Basingstoke.

A woman in her 20s is being supported by specialist officers.

Costel-Sorinel Predi, 41, from School Close, Basingstoke has been charged with attempted rape and common assault.

He is now due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court this morning.