Man charged after teenage girl raped in woods near castle

The incident happened after the girl left friends near Bothwell Castle in South Lanarkshire, last week.

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A man has been charged in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in a wooded area near a castle.

The incident happened after the girl left friends in the woods near Bothwell Castle in South Lanarkshire, between 5.45pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday May 20.

Police said a 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

He is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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