Micheal Ward charged with rape and sexual assault by the Met Police

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

The Met has charged Micheal Ward, 27 (18.11.1997) of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

The offences relate to one woman and are reported to have taken place in January 2023.

Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose team is leading the Met’s investigation, said: “Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports.”

Micheal Ward will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 28 August.

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