Man, 20, is charged with rape and intercourse offences in opposition to three ladies after two ‘had been held in a car in opposition to their will’

A 20-year-old man has been charged with multiple rape and sexual offences after two girls were allegedly found being held in a vehicle against their will.

Tarek Miah is accused of four counts of rape and a number of other sexual assaults – including causing a child to watch a sexual act and false imprisonment – relating to three girls.

Miah, from Worthing in West Sussex, was arrested on February 7 after Sussex Police received a report that two teenage girls were being held captive in a car in the small town of Midhurst. 

He also faces allegations of another non-recent sexual offence involving a third girl.

Miah is currently being held in custody and is set to appear at Crawley Magistrates Court today.

All three victims are being supported by specialist officers.

Tarek Miah is accused of four counts of rape and a number of other sexual assaults – including causing a child to watch a sexual act and false imprisonment – relating to three girls (file image)

Sussex Police announced additional police patrols across the area in order to reassure residents and they have encouraged anyone impacted by incidents of rape or sexual offences to report it.   

Chief Inspector Adam McCaig said: ‘We understand the public’s concerns about these offences, and we have taken the reports extremely seriously.

‘A man was arrested and has been charged in connection with two separate investigations.

‘Officers have completed additional patrols in Midhurst and in Durrington in order to provide reassurance, and we encourage anyone who has been impacted by incidents of rape or sexual offences to report it to Sussex Police.’