Four men charged with rape of three teenage girls in Swindon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 14:01 · Archive

Four men have been charged with sexual offences including rape against three girls under 16.

Four men from Swindon have been charged with sexual offences following allegations that three teenage girls under 16 were raped at a property in Ratcoombe Road on 31 May last year. Wiltshire Police later widened their investigation to include further alleged incidents in February and March.

William Smith, 22, of Farnsby Street, faces three counts of rape, charges related to administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower, arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, supplying class B drugs with intent to commit a sexual offence, and possessing ketamine and cannabis. Zak Hanman, 20, of Windsor Road, is charged with two counts of sexual assault by penetration, two counts of sexual assault, false imprisonment, arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, supplying class B drugs with intent to commit a sexual offence, and sending a photograph or film of genitals.

Lewis Wheeler, 26, of Berton Close in Blunsdon, faces two counts of rape and charges relating to supplying drugs to a victim with intent to commit a sexual offence. Mason Tomkins, 20, of Walter Close, the Prinnels, is charged with sexual assault and sexual activity with a child.

All four men have been bailed to appear before Swindon Magistrates' Court on 8 and 9 December. Detective Constable James Pugh described the charges as 'a significant development' in the investigation.

How it is being reported

• Four men charged after teen rape investigationThe men have been charged with sexual offences, including rape, against three teenage girls.BBC Wiltshire · 13 Nov, 13:34
• Four men charged after three teen girls allegedly raped in Swindon houseFour men have been charged after three teenage girls were reportedly given drugs and raped at a house in Swindon.Swindon Advertiser · 13 Nov, 11:44

In this story: Zak Hanman · William Smith · Lewis Wheeler · Mason Tomkins · Wiltshire Police · Swindon · Ratcoombe Road

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