George Madgwick, a Reform UK councillor on Hampshire county council, has been charged with 12 counts of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Charges and Context
Madgwick faces a total of 35 offences, according to the CPS. The charges include the 12 counts of rape.
The specifics of the remaining charges have not been detailed in the announcement.
Background
Madgwick is a councillor representing Reform UK on Hampshire county council. The CPS's statement did not provide further details about the alleged incidents.
Further information is expected to follow as the case progresses.