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Teenager charged with four rapes in Plumstead

The 17-year-old appeared at Bromley Youth Magistrates' Court and has been remanded.

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A 17-year-old boy has been charged with four counts of rape following an alleged incident in Plumstead. The alleged offence occurred on Kingsdale Road on the afternoon of September 9. The Metropolitan Police stated that officers investigating the incident charged the boy in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl.

Court appearances

The teenager, who is from the Plumstead area, first appeared at Bromley Youth Magistrates’ Court on September 16. He made a further appearance at the same court on September 23. On this date, he was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear next at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on October 13.

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01What charges does the teenager face?

The 17-year-old boy has been charged with four counts of rape. These charges relate to an alleged incident that occurred on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead on September 9.

02When did the alleged incident take place?

The alleged incident is reported to have occurred on the afternoon of September 9. The location given for the alleged offence is Kingsdale Road in Plumstead, south east London.

03What are the next steps in the legal process?

The teenager has been remanded to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on October 13. He previously appeared at Bromley Youth Magistrates’ Court on September 16 and September 23.

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