Man, 43, charged with three counts of rape after 14-year-old schoolgirl attacked in park on the weekend

A man has been charged with three counts of rape after a schoolgirl was attacked in a city centre park.

The 14-year-old girl was attacked in Houndwell Park, Southampton, at 10.30pm on Saturday, February 15, Hampshire Constabulary said. 

Nicholas Foreman, 43, of the Meadway, in Christchurch, today appeared at Southampton magistrates’ court.

The 14-year-old girl was attacked in Houndwell Park, Southampton, (pictured) at 10.30pm on Saturday, February 15, Hampshire Constabulary said.

Hampshire Constabulary said the girl was being supported by specialist officers 

He has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of assault. 

He was remanded in custody and will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on Monday, March 17. 

Hampshire Constabulary said the girl was being supported by specialist officers.