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Whitehaven man charged with historical rape of teenage boy

Cumbria Police Credit: ITV Border

A man from Whitehaven has been charged in connection with the historical rape of a 16-year-old boy.

Vincent Joseph Hudson, 54, of Loweswater Avenue, Whitehaven, has been charged with the rape of a male under the age of 16.

The charge relates to an incident that occurred in 2001.

Mr Hudson will appear before North Cumbria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2015.

I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who feels they might be a victim of a sexual offence to contact us so we can investigate.

Every single report is treated professionally and sensitively. Victims will be supported by specially trained officers who are experienced in dealing with these type of incidents. I would also like to reassure potential victims that their identity will not be disclosed in the public domain.”

– Detective Constable Hayley Carson

Anyone who believes they might be a victim of a sexual offence, both historical or more recent, is asked to contact police on 101.