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A man has been charged with a series of sexual offences and assaults after an investigation by specialist detectives.
In June, a report was made to colleagues with Northumbria Police concerning an allegation of rape at an address in Chelmsford.
Across a subsequent investigation by Essex Police, further allegations of domestic abuse and sexual offending arose.
Following work from our Adult Sexual Abuse Investigations Team, a man was arrested in Basildon on Saturday 26 August.
Charges have since been authorised against Harry Blackhall-Waite, 22, of Cobden Walk, Basildon.
He has been charged with 2x rape, attempted rape, intentional strangulation, 2x assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage and sending a communication conveying a threatening message.
He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 28 August.
Synergy Essex offers independent and specialised services for individuals who have experienced rape or sexual abuse in Essex.
Synergy Essex is a partnership of three services; Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse (CARA), SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service, and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis).
The services provided by Synergy Essex are independent of the police. This ensures individuals can seek help whether they choose to report the incident or not. This could be in relation to something that happened recently or in the past.
Survivors and victims can access support by reaching out on their own or through a referral from someone they trust. This could be a family member, friend, or professional.
At Synergy Essex, people of all ages can benefit from specialised emotional support. This includes counselling and advocacy.
For those pursuing legal action, they offer the help of an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA). The advisers can guide and support them through the criminal justice process.
To learn more about the services available, please visit the Synergy Essex website.