Man charged with harassing suicide victim's father

A man who brought a private prosecution against a woman who had accused him of rape has been charged with harassing her father.

In a statement the Crown Prosecution Service says there is a realistic prospect of convicting Alexander Economou of harassment against David de Freitas.

Mr Economou, who is 36, spent thousands of pounds bringing a private prosecution against Miss de Freitas for allegedly making a false rape claim in 2012.

Eleanor de Freitas later killed herself.

Tonight her father said he was unable to comment.

Economou will appear in court on January 11th