A MAN has been charged with the rape of two women in Chichester.
Ion Gheorghe Tanasie, 40, has been charged in relation to two separate incidents.
One occurred in Churchside on Sunday, July 24, at around 10.20pm, with the other taking place in Velyne Avenue on Monday, September 19 at around 7.30pm.
Tanasie, of Pound Farm Road in Chichester, appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court and has been remanded in custody. He is set to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, October 28.
Investigations continue while both victims are being supported by specially-trained officers.
Sussex Police are urging anyone with information to report it online or call 101, quoting Operaton Day.
Alternatively, they can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report information online.
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