54-year-old man charged with rape of a child in Stoke-on-Trent

By Sarah Garner 20th Jul 2023

Simon Murch, 54, from Sheffield, will appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court next month (Nub News).
Simon Murch, 54, from Sheffield, will appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court next month (Nub News).

A man has been charged with rape of a 13-year-old child in Stoke-on-Trent.

Simon Murch, 54, from Sheffield, is due to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 21 August charged with rape of a girl under 13.

It comes after police received a report of rape on Sunday (16 July).

Simon Murch is charged with rape of a girl under 13 years old (Nub News).

Police are urging anyone who has experienced a sexual offence, or anyone who is concerned that someone you care about might be at risk, to report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

You can also report it to police through 101 and speak to specialist officers in confidence.

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