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Man charged over rape of girl, 11 Man charged over rape of girl, 11
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A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with the rape and abduction of an 11-year-old girl in Lancashire.A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with the rape and abduction of an 11-year-old girl in Lancashire.
Police were alerted to the incident on Thursday night after a member of the public witnessed the attack in Colne and raised the alarm at about 2100 BST. Police were alerted on Thursday night after a member of the public witnessed the attack on Coal Pit Lane in Colne and raised the alarm at about 2100 BST.
Justin Widdop has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of kidnap and false imprisonment following the attack on Coal Pit Lane. Justin Widdop, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of rape and an additional count of kidnap and false imprisonment.
He is due to appear before magistrates at Burnley on Monday.He is due to appear before magistrates at Burnley on Monday.
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.