Serving Cheshire police officer charged with rape of 13-year-old girl

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South Cheshire Magistrates' Court in Crewe. Credit: Press Association.

A serving Cheshire police officer has been charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl.

Ian Naude, 29, of Market Drayton in Shropshire appeared at South Cheshire Magistrates Court yesterday and was remanded into custody to appear before Chester Crown Court on Monday, 4 December.

The allegation relates to an incident reported to officers on Friday, 3 November in Crewe.

Cheshire Police said the victim is a 13-year-old girl and she is receiving specialist care and support.

The force has also referred the matter to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.