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Blackburn man, 33, charged with raping woman and threatening her with a knife
Published 20th Dec 2024, 09:48 GMT
A 33-year-old man has been charged with raping a woman in Blackburn.
Police we were called shortly before 9pm last Friday (December 13) following a report that a woman in her 40s had been raped and assaulted in Throstle Street, off Bank Top.
An investigation was launched, including a CCTV appeal, and a suspect was identified and arrested on Wednesday.
Slawomir Klimek, 33, of Ingleby Close, Blackburn, has since been charged with two counts of rape, wounding and threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place.
He has been remanded to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court.
Lancashire Police said the victim continues to be supported.
A police spokesperson said: “We would like to thank everyone who came forward following our appeal – the information you provided was invaluable.”