A man has been charged with the rape of a woman.
Sussex Police said a 41-year-old woman reported being raped by a man in a van during the early hours of Saturday morning (May 23) in Shoreham.
The victim reported having met a man that evening at the Duke of Wellington pub in Brighton Road, before the alleged incident in the back of a van in Dolphin Road.
She was given support by specialist officers as soon as the report was received and an investigation was launched.
Michael Schuchard, 62, of Amber Close in Shoreham, was arrested and has now been charged with rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of possession of cannabis.
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He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday (May 25), where he was released on conditional court bail, pending a hearing at a court to be determined on Tuesday, June 23.
Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs said: “I understand reports such as these are concerning for the wider community, and this was treated with the seriousness it deserves.
“Detectives have worked round-the-clock since this report was received to gather any available evidence and support the victim.
“This support will continue throughout the court process.
“Anyone who has information that could support the investigation is asked to report to us online or via 101, quoting Operation Longview.”
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