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Man charged over 1980s rape case Man charged over 1980s rape case
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A man has been charged in connection with a rape case in South Yorkshire dating back almost 30 years.A man has been charged in connection with a rape case in South Yorkshire dating back almost 30 years.
Forty-five-year-old Christopher Howard Sykes, from Hertfordshire, is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Rotherham in 1981.Forty-five-year-old Christopher Howard Sykes, from Hertfordshire, is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Rotherham in 1981.
The alleged attack took place in the town shortly after 2200 BST on 16 October. The alleged attack took place shortly after 2200 BST on 16 October in the Canklow area of the town.
South Yorkshire Police said Mr Sykes was due to appear before Rotherham Magistrates Court on Saturday.South Yorkshire Police said Mr Sykes was due to appear before Rotherham Magistrates Court on Saturday.