Two men charged with raping 18-year-old in Southsea

Two men have been charged after an 18-year-old reported being raped in Southsea

Police have named two men charged with raping a woman in Southsea this week.

The incident happened on Wednesday, when the 18-year-old said she had been attacked by two strangers in Manners Road, Southsea between 1am and 3am.

Detectives launched an investigation and have now charged two men in connection with the incident.

Tony Goldsmith, 45, of Gilbert Street in Enfield, has been charged with three counts of rape.

Bobby Watson, 46, of Highbridge Street in Waltham Abbey, Essex, has been charged with three counts of rape.

They have been remanded into custody and are due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Monday, June 29.

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