Police have charged a man with rape, theft and fraud offences in Horsham following information received in response to a public appeal.
Bilal Huseyin, 32, of Lambs Farm Road, Horsham, has been charged with the rape of a 50-year-old woman in the area of Horsham Park on Thursday, June 16th, and with the theft and fraudulent use of her bank card.
He was located and arrested on June 27th and bailed, however, following an appeal for witnesses who may have been in the area between 10pm and midnight on the day of the incident, he was re-arrested on July 20th and charged.
He appeared in custody at Crawley Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 21st and was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on August 18th.
Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama said:
"Following our intensive enquiries, and valuable information from the public, we are glad that we have been able to make this arrest and put this man before the court.
"This was an isolated but very concerning incident and the victim has been receiving support from specially trained officers."
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