Man charged with rape and sexual assault of girls

Lisa Young
BBC News, South West
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Sonny Boyes has been charged with two offences of rape and three offences of sexual assault

A man has been charged after a 16-year-old girl was raped and a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted.

Sonny Boyes, 19, from Exeter, has been charged with two offences of rape and three offences of sexual assault.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the incidents took place in the area of Digby and Sowton train station in Exeter between 20:45 and 22:00 BST on Friday.

Mr Boyes is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Det Insp Emma LeFort said specialist officers were supporting the girls.

"We continue to investigate the incidents and want to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Digby and Sowton railway station, or on a train passing through, between 20:45 and 22:00 on Friday," she added.

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