Man, 20, charged with rape following Bristol city centre police probe

Man, 20, charged with rape following Bristol city centre police probeA 20-year-old man has been charged with rape and will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court tomorrowNewsSarah Lumley and Kirstie McCrum21:26, 05 Apr 2026Updated 21:26, 05 Apr 2026View ImageThe man will now appear at Bristol Magistrates Court (file)(Image: PA)A 20-year-old man from Bristol has been charged in connection with an ongoing rape investigation.Nitesh Nitesh, of Byron Street in Redfield, faces one count of rape, and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Monday). The charge comes following an investigation into the rape of a woman in the Assembly Rooms Lane area of Bristol at around 3.05am last Sunday, March 29.Two individuals have been released under investigation while enquiries remain ongoing. Avon and Somerset Police previously confirmed that officers first arrived at the scene within eight minutes of the rape being reported, and assisted in taking the victim to safety, reports Bristol Live.DI Simon Broad, from Avon and Somerset Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said: "Our enquiries are ongoing and to date we have made three arrests in connection with this investigation.""We continue to support and update the victim on our progress, and I would like to take this opportunity to praise her for the strength and courage she has demonstrated throughout.Article continues below"We would like to remind members of the public not to speculate online as this could impact our ongoing investigation and future judicial proceedings."Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference number 5226085769, or fill in the online appeals form. You can also reach the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form.No personal information is required, details cannot be traced or logged, and you will neither be called to court nor required to speak to police when...