Hampshire man charged over attempted rape in park in Basingstoke

Officers were called at 10.44pm on Thursday to a report of an attempted rape in a park near Hungerford Close, Basingstoke.

A woman in her 20s is being supported by specialist officers.

Costel-Sorinel Predi, 41, from School Close, Basingstoke has been charged with attempted rape and common assault.

He is now due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court this morning.