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Bristol Muslim leader Farooq Siddique charged with rape Bristol Muslim leader Farooq Siddique charged with rape
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A prominent Muslim leader has been charged with three counts of rape.A prominent Muslim leader has been charged with three counts of rape.
Farooq Siddique, 46, formally of the Bristol Muslim Society and an ex-government advisor, is also accused of making a threat to kill. Farooq Siddique, 46, formerly of the Bristol Muslim Society and an ex-government adviser, is also accused of making a threat to kill.
Avon and Somerset Police said Mr Siddique, of Moorhill Street, Easton, remained on bail and was due before the city's magistrates on 28 July.Avon and Somerset Police said Mr Siddique, of Moorhill Street, Easton, remained on bail and was due before the city's magistrates on 28 July.
Police said he was also charged two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, as reported in the Bristol Post.Police said he was also charged two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, as reported in the Bristol Post.
A police spokesman confirmed the charges related to the period between 2009 and 2014. A police spokesman said the charges related to a period between 2009 and 2014.