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22/10/2015
54-Year-Old Charged With Rape Of Young Boy
A 54-year-old man has been charged with the rape of boy in 2001.
Vincent Joseph Hudson, of Loweswater Avenue, Whitehaven, has been charged with the rape of a male under the age of 16.
It is understood the charge relates to an incident that occurred in 2001.
Hudson appeared before North Cumbria Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 21 October 2015.
Detective Constable Hayley Carson said: "I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who feels they might be a victim of a sexual offence to contact us so we can investigate. Every single report is treated professionally and sensitively. Victims will be supported by specially trained officers who are experienced in dealing with these type of incidents. I would also like to reassure potential victims that their identity will not be disclosed in the public domain."
Anyone who believes they might be a victim of a sexual offence, both historical or more recent, is asked to contact police on 101.
(MH/CD)
Vincent Joseph Hudson, of Loweswater Avenue, Whitehaven, has been charged with the rape of a male under the age of 16.
It is understood the charge relates to an incident that occurred in 2001.
Hudson appeared before North Cumbria Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 21 October 2015.
Detective Constable Hayley Carson said: "I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who feels they might be a victim of a sexual offence to contact us so we can investigate. Every single report is treated professionally and sensitively. Victims will be supported by specially trained officers who are experienced in dealing with these type of incidents. I would also like to reassure potential victims that their identity will not be disclosed in the public domain."
Anyone who believes they might be a victim of a sexual offence, both historical or more recent, is asked to contact police on 101.
(MH/CD)
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