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Second man charged with raping woman

Alex MossYorkshire
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Police said the victim was receiving support from specially trained officers

A second man has been charged as part of an investigation into the rape of a woman in Normanton.

The alleged offence took place at a property on Wakefield Road in the early hours of 1 August and the victim is in her 30s, West Yorkshire Police said.

John Hanrahan, 32, of South View, Barnsley has been charged with rape and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 25 September.

Another man Michael Connors, 28, of of no fixed abode, was previously charged with rape and is due to appear at the same court on 21 September.

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