Man Charged Following Reported Sexual Assault in South Cumbria

A man has been charged with rape following a reported sexual assault at Lakeland Leisure Park in Flookburgh, near Grange-over-Sands.

Cumbria Police said officers were contacted at around 11.18pm on Tuesday, October 13, after a third party raised concerns about a woman in her 30s.

The incident is believed to have taken place at the holiday park. A man was arrested and subsequently charged following the police investigation.

Thomas McDonagh, 32, of Back Lord Street, Blackpool, has been charged with rape. He was remanded in police custody and appeared at Barrow Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 16.

Police said the woman involved is receiving support from specialist officers and partner organisations.

Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with relevant information can contact Cumbria Police on 101 or report information online, quoting incident number 265 of October 13. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A charge is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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