South Yorkshire man accused of two rapes and four sexual assaults

A man who has been accused of two rapes and four sexual assaults against a woman is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court.
By Jon Cooper
Published 10th Jul 2020, 07:00 GMT
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South Yorkshire Police confirmed Allan Hunter, 48, of Shelley Drive, Herringthorpe, Rotherham, has been charged with two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault.

Mr Hunter’s case was initially considered at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, July 9, but the matters are so serious the case has had to be committed to Sheffield Crown Court.

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The defendant faces six charges relating to allegations of offences allegedly committed during an incident on Tuesday, July 7, in Rotherham.

A man who has been accused of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court, pictured.A man who has been accused of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court, pictured.
A man who has been accused of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court, pictured.

They include two counts of rape, three sexual assaults by penetration and a fourth sexual assault by touching.

The case was adjourned and committed to Sheffield Crown Court for a plea, trial and preparation hearing on August 6.

Mr Hunter has been remanded in custody.