A 29-year-old man from Warwick has been charged with multiple offences following an alleged rape in Leamington Spa on Wednesday (January 3).

Luke Kyberd, of The Beeches, will appear in court today (January 5) after a woman in her 20's was reportedly raped between 9pm and 9.30pm in the Ford Fields close to McDonald's on Queensway.

He has been charged with raping a woman 16 years of age or over, attempting to rape a woman 16 or over, assaulting a female 13 and over by penetration with part of body, robbery and intentional strangulation.

Mr Kyberd has been remanded to appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court today.

In a statement yesterday, investigation lead Detective Chief Inspector David Andrews said: "We are supporting the victim - a woman in her 20s - after this incident, which we recognise will be of great concern to the local community.

"I'd like to reassure them a full investigation has begun and a 29-year-old man was arrested a short time after the incident was reported.

"He remains in police custody at this time.

"The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in and around the Queensway and Ford Fields areas of the town over the coming days while officers continue to conduct their enquiries.

"I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could help with our ongoing investigation to speak with our officers or get in touch with the force.

"Any information you may have could really help."

Anyone with information can report it online, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident numbers 354 of 3 January.