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Man Charged In Connection With Two Rapes In Chichester

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with two separate rape incidents in Chichester.

Ion Gheorghe Tanasie, 40, of Pound Farm Road, Chichester, is charged with the rape of a woman in Churchside about 10.20pm on July 24, and the rape of a second woman in Velyn Avenue about 7.30pm on September 19.

He appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court today (Sept 30) and has been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on October 28.

In the meantime, police are urging anyone with any information about either of these incidents to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Day.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.

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