Caerphilly man charged with rape

A 50-year-old man from Caerphilly was arrested on suspicion of multiple offences including the rape of a 14-year-old girl following a report received at around 7.30pm on Sunday 2 March.

He has since been charged and remanded following his appearance at Newport Magistrates on Thursday 6 March.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Michelle Chaplin said: "We understand the concern and anger that reports of this nature can have within our communities. With the support and information from the victim, our officers were able to identify the location of the reported offences and arrest a 50-year-old man from the area on the same day of the offence.

"The man has remained in police custody since his arrest and has now been charged with those offences.”