Worthing man charged with rape

Police in Worthing have charged a man with rape.

On 20 May, 2021, a woman in her 50s reported that she had been raped the night before by a man she met on an online dating site.

She was supported by specialist officers and a suspect was swiftly identified and arrested the same day.

Ian Roach, 60, of Archibald Road in Worthing, has now been charged with rape and released on court bail, to appear at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 21 November.

Detective Constable Angela De Vivo, of Littlehampton’s Safeguarding Investigation Unit, said: “We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure victims of rape are supported and receive the justice they deserve.

“Please report any crimes or incidents to us online, via 101 or by dialling 999 in an emergency. You will be heard, believed and supported.”