Man Charged Over Serious Sexual Assault in Hyde

A man has been charged following a serious sexual assault in Hyde on the morning of 5 July.

Brandon Smith Faces Multiple Charges

Brandon Smith, from Larch Road, Denton, is charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Tameside Magistrates Court tomorrow, 11 July 2024.

Police Praise Victim’s Bravery

Detective Inspector Christopher Dean, GMP’s Tameside district, said: “All reports of incidents such as this are taken with the utmost seriousness by officers, and I hope this charge demonstrates the urgency with which we’ve worked to secure an outcome.

I would like to thank members of the public for their support and the victim for her bravery as we continue to support her throughout this investigation.”

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