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Man charged and due to appear in court over rape of woman

Police say man arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in Aberdeen.

Man charged and due to appear in court over rape of woman — Woman was allegedly attacked in Aberdeen's Bon Accord Terrace Gardens. Google Maps

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27th Sep 2021

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged rape of a 29-year-woman in Aberdeen.

The alleged assault took place in the city’s Bon Accord Terrace Gardens in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police can confirm that a 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 29-year-old woman, which happened at Bon Accord Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen, around 3.30am on Sunday, September 26.

“He is expected to appear in court on Monday.”

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