A 28-year-old man has been charged after two women were raped in Stevenage.

Harry Smith, of Vardon Road, has been charged with two counts of rape and has been remanded into custody.

The charges relate to two separate incidents, which took place in June and July this year (2023).

Both incidents occurred in private addresses in the town.

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Smith will now appear at a pre-trial hearing at Cambridge Crown Court on Monday, August 21.

Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor said: "I am grateful for the level of bravery these women have shown by coming forward to report the incidents.

“Anyone wishing to report a rape or sexual assault will always be treated sensitively and with respect by us.

"We recognise how difficult it must be but please be assured we have specially trained officers who can help you every step of the way.”

                                                                                            

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Crimes can be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Anyone in Hertfordshire who has experienced sexual abuse or sexual violence can contact the Herts Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) on 0808 178 4448.

The SARC can also contacted via their website or via email at: Herts.SARC@nhs.net