A 19-year-old man is to appear before a crown court judge accused of rape.

Gary Ryder has also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and trespassing after he allegedly broke into a house in Sheerness.

A woman was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham for treatment following the alleged incidents.

Ryder, unemployed of Botany Close, Sheerness, appeared before magistrates at Maidstone and was remanded in custody. He will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court on August 18 for a preliminary hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sittingbourne police station on 0808 1003308 or CrimeStoppers 0800 555111.

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