Worksop man, 51, charged with attempted rape

By Shelley Marriott
Published 15th Nov 2022, 14:48 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2022, 09:50 BST
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A 51-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with attempted rape after a woman was attacked in a park in Worksop.

Police were called to The Canch, off Priorswell Road, Worksop, on Monday, November 14, at about 2.10am, and officers arrested a suspect shortly afterwards.

Vasile Ciocodan, of Cheapside, Worksop, was expected to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 16.

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He has been charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and robbery.

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Detective Sergeant Nicola Faulkner, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This must have been an extremely frightening ordeal for the victim and specially trained officers are supporting her.

“I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect and our investigation continues.

“Anyone with information should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 36 of November 14, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

Alternatively, you can visit Crimestoppers online at crimestoppers-uk.org