Two men have been charged with multiple sexual offences following a major investigation in Newbury, Thames Valley Police confirmed. Adam Hastings, 28, from Kington St. Michael, Chippenham, faces several charges including four counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and two counts of sexual activity with a child.
Reece Upton, also 28, from Gloucester, has been charged with one count each of rape, sexual assault, and sexual activity in the presence of a child. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in Newbury between April 21 and June 13.
Both men appeared before Oxford Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning. They have been remanded to appear at Oxford Crown Court on July 26 for further proceedings.
The charges follow ongoing efforts by Thames Valley Police to tackle sexual offences across the region. Authorities have emphasised that these court appearances represent an important step in bringing those accused to justice.
Originally published by UKNIP.
