Man, 20, to appear in court accused of intentional strangulation and sexual assault in Ashington
by Nicole Goodwin · ChronicleLiveA 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with a report of sexual assault.
Police received a report that overnight on Tuesday, September 24, into Wednesday, September 25, a man punched and sexually assaulted a woman inside a property in Ashington. A full investigation was launched by Northumbria Police after the report was first made.
On Tuesday, officers arrested a man aged 20 in connection with the incident. He has now been charged with intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and sexual assault.
He is due to appear before Mid and South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court today (Thursday). Officers continue to support the victim at this time.
Northumbria Police is reminding people that all victims of sexual offences have the right to anonymity and should not be identified.
With somebody now charged to appear in court, officers are also asking that people avoid speculation – both online and in the community – as this could impact the case.
Officers investigating the report continue to ask anyone with information to contact them. This can be done via a dedicated website page here. People can also send a direct message to the Force's social media, use the live chat on the website or by visiting this page.
For those unable to contact police via those ways, call 101. Please quote reference number NP-20240925-0076 when providing information.
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