Man charged with four city centre rapes

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Image caption, Four people were raped in separate incidents in Manchester city centre between February and July, police say

A man has been charged with raping four people in separate attacks in a city centre.

The victims, men and women, were attacked in Manchester, between February and July this year, Greater Manchester Police said.

They also had their personal items taken.

A 47-year-old man from Manchester, who has been charged with 12 offences, including rape, assault and theft, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court.