Woman ‘threatened with knife and raped' in town park as man, 52, arrested
Police are currently appealing for witnesses after the woman reported the shocking attack in Kingsnorth Gardens in Folkestone, Kent.
A 52-year-old male suspect was arrested and taken into custody - and was then later charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of cocaine.
He has been bailed in regards to the alleged sexual assault and will appear before Margate Magistrates' Court on Monday.
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