An Essex man has been charged with rape and motoring offences.

Joe Jordan, 24, of Manor Road, Harwich is due before magistrates today, facing charges of rape and taking a motor vehicle without consent.

Jordan is also facing charges of driving while disqualifies and using a motor vehicle on a road or public place without third party insurances.

The charges related to an alleged incident, which is said to have taken place in Harwich on Tuesday, July 17.

Jordan has been remanded to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court.