Man wanted over rape charges fails to appear in court

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 15:31 · Archive

A 42-year-old Isle of Wight man has been the subject of a no-bail warrant after failing to attend court for rape and sexual assault charges.

Matthias Hooper, 42, of Malcolm Dyer Court in Newport, was charged with one count of rape and five counts of sexual assault relating to an incident on 14 August 2024. He failed to appear at his first hearing at Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 3 November.

The bench granted the prosecution's application to issue a no-bail warrant for Hooper's arrest. A no-bail warrant means he cannot be released if apprehended pending further court proceedings.

How it is being reported

• Police arrest Freshwater man on suspicion of rape and intentional strangulationA man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences including intentional strangulation and rape following an Isle of Wight police appeal.Isle of Wight County Press · 5 Nov, 15:05
• No-bail warrant issued for man facing rape and sexual assault chargesA warrant has been issued for an Isle of Wight man who faces a rape and several sexual assault charges after he failed to attend court today (Tuesday, November 3).IW County Press · 3 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Matthias Hooper · Isle of Wight · Newport · Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court

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