A man has been charged with a string of offences following an alleged rape in a Stockport park.

Officers received reports of an alleged incident taking place at Heaton Mersey Park at around 9.30pm on Tuesday night (September 9).

A 28-year-old man was later arrested by officers, Greater Manchester Police said.

In an update issued this morning (Thursday), GMP confirmed the man has since been charged.

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Usama Al-Sari, of Moorton Avenue, Manchester, has been charged with rape, sexual assault, and kidnap with intent to commit a sexual offence.

He has also been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, making threats to kill, theft and posses

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