Hastings rape investigation: Man appears in court

A man has appeared in court to face charges of rape in connection with an incident in Hastings in the early hours of Saturday, December 15, according to Sussex Police.
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Luke Smith, 27, a labourer of no fixed address, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Friday (December 21) charged with two counts of rape of a woman over 16 years of age.

Police said he was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on January 21.

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