Man Charged with Rape Following Incident at South Cumbria Holiday Park

A man has been charged with rape following a reported incident at a holiday park in South Cumbria, according to Cumbria Constabulary.

Police received a report at approximately 11:20 pm on Tuesday, October 13, after a member of the public raised concerns about a woman in her 30s at Lakeland Leisure Park in Flookburgh, near Grange-over-Sands.

The man, identified as Thomas McDonagh, 32, of Back Lord Street, Blackpool, was subsequently charged with rape. He was remanded in police custody and was scheduled to appear before Barrow Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 16.

The woman involved is receiving support from specialist officers and partner agencies.

Cumbria Constabulary has appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward. Information can be provided by calling 101 or through the force’s online reporting service, quoting incident number 265 of October 13.

People can also provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Support and advice for victims of rape and sexual assault are available through the Cumbria Constabulary website    

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