Man Charged Over Shocking Sexual Assault on Teen Girl

Suspect Named: Charles Okiy, 37

Charles Temearauebikonte Okiy, 37, from New Road East, faces serious charges. He’s been charged with one count of sexual assault on a female aged 13 or over, plus four counts of penetration with a part of the body or an object.

The Incident

The attack reportedly happened late on Sunday, July 17. Between 10pm and 10:30pm, a teenage girl was walking along St. Mary’s Road. She was approached on the footbridge over the railway tracks by an unknown man who then assaulted her.

Next Steps: Court Appearance

Okiy is set to appear in portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth Magistrates Court today, Friday 22 July, to face the charges brought against him.

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