NEWCASTLE MAN CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE SEXUAL OFFENCES FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION
According to a report from The Free Library, Craig Terence Duggan, aged 50 and residing in Slatyford, has been officially charged with multiple sexual offences following an investigation into rape allegations that were initially not reported ('no-criming').Duggan faces charges for five offences committed between 2010 and 2014 involving the same victim.
On January 15, he was additionally charged with two counts of rape.
He appeared before North Tyneside magistrates, and is currently in custody awaiting a hearing at Newcastle Crown Court scheduled for February 19.
The authorities have indicated that Duggan's actions are under strict legal scrutiny and that he will face justice in court.
The case has garnered significant media attention due to the serious nature of the accusations and the period over which the alleged offences took place.