Man charged by the Metropolitan Police Service following rape investigation

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives.

The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Barry George, 65 (15/04/1960), of County Cork, Republic of Ireland, in connection with the following offences –

• One count of rape
• Two counts of indecent assault

It is alleged that a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on two separate occasions between 6-12 September 1987. The woman is now in her 50s.

The incidents are reported to have taken place in west London.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said: “These charges follow an investigation by a team of Met detectives.

“Specially trained officers continue to support the woman who has come forward.”

Barry George will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 29 October.

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