A MAN has been charged in connection with a rape in Southampton.

Police were called to an address in Bevois on Monday after a woman in her 20s was reportedly raped.

Matthew Bedwell, 29, of Mullen Close, Southampton, has been charged with rape, assault by penetration and sexual assault.

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He was remanded in custody to appear at the city magistrates' court this morning (March 9), where he was further remanded to next appear at Southampton Crown Court on April 4.

The woman is being supported by specialist officers.

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