A MAN will appear in court to face charges in connection with the rape and sexual assault of a girl nearly 30 years ago.
Martyn Shepherd, 43, of California Close, Colchester, will appear before Colchester Magistrates' Court on April 13 to face charges of rape and indecent assault of a girl.
The charges follow an investigation into an allegation a child was assaulted in Colchester between 1992 and 1993.
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A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We’d like to reassure you that we have specialist officers who support victims and investigate these types of offences, these officers can signpost you to support networks."
If you have been affected by a sexual offence or want to report one, please call Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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