A HAMPSHIRE man appeared in court today charged with rape.

Steven Chariewa, 27, of Sun Street, Portsmouth, was arrested after a 26-year-old woman reported she was raped at an address in Hilsea early on Sunday morning.

Chariewa was subsequently charged with one offence of rape.

He appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court today and was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court January 14 2021.

A police spokesperson said the woman was continuing to receive support from specially-trained officers.