A MAN in his 40s has appeared in court following reports of an attempted rape in a park in Basingstoke.
Police were called on Thursday, August 18 at 10.44pm to a report of an attempted rape in a park near Hungerford Close.
Costel-Sorinel Predi, 41, from School Close, Basingstoke, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on August 22 charged with attempted rape and common assault.
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The 41-year-old has been remanded in custody. He will next appear at Winchester Crown Court on September 21.
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A woman in her 20s is being supported by specialist officers.
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