A MAN charged with raping a woman in Harlow has been remanded in custody.

Nicholas Bell, 22, of Little Brays, Harlow, was arrested following reports a woman aged in her 30s had been assaulted at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow on Sunday 5 April.

Bell, who works for the hospital as a security guard, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 6 April and is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday 4 May.

Our investigation remains ongoing.

Enquiries are being led by the Adult Sexual Abuse Investigation Team in Harlow, who can be contacted on 101. Information can also be submitted online at https://www.essex.police.uk

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org