A 29-year-old man has admitted raping a young woman before Christmas.

SOUTHEND: A 29-year-old man has admitted raping a woman in the town before Christmas.

Chishala Bwalya of Norwich Avenue, Southend, appeared at Basildon Crown Court today where he admitted raping his 21-year-old victim in Royal Artillery Way on Sunday, December 13.

He will be held in court custody until he is sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on Wednesday, March 24.