A man from Downham has appeared in court, charged with the rape of an elderly woman in Grove Park.

Michael Gold, 26, appeared at Croydon Crown Court yesterday (July 6) charged with three counts of rape.

He was remanded to appear at the same court on Monday, September 28 for a Plea and Case Management Hearing (PCMH).

A provisional trial date has been set for Monday, November 30.

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