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Man charged in Wallsend park rape investigation
A man has been charged with rape after a woman in her 60s was attacked at a popular beauty spot.
The victim was found in a distressed state at Pit Heap in the Rising Sun Country Park, near Wallsend, on Monday at 16:10 BST.
Alan Anthony Rothwell, 34, of Mowbray Street, Newcastle, appeared before Newcastle Crown Court on Saturday.
He is also charged with another sexual offence, as well as robbery and kidnap, Northumbria Police said.
The victim is being supported by specially trained officers, the force added.
Officers have been deployed in the area, which is popular with dog walkers and joggers.
Det Ch Insp Shelley Hudson continued to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as part of the investigation.
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