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Stratford man charged with raping child

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Sophie Morton

Published: 1:44 AM August 15, 2014
Updated: 10:01 AM October 13, 2020
Police have charged a man with raping a child

Police have charged a man with raping a child - Credit: Archant

A Stratford man is in court today charged with raping a child.

Rits Jasonjis, 24, of Harberson Road, was charged yesterday with one count of rape of a child under 13.

He is appearing at Thames Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.

Read more:

Former Manor Park teacher jailed for molesting children in his care more than 40 years ago

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