Man charged with rape of 15-year-old girl in Peckham
2 February 2022, 23:28 | Updated: 2 February 2022, 23:31
A man in his 30s has been charged with the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Peckham.
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Abioina Dele Lawal, 32, of no fixed address, was charged with rape on Wednesday, 2 January, the Metropolitan Police said.
It follows an alleged incident on Sunday, 30 January, where a 15-year-old girl reported being raped by a man near Elm Grove, SE15.
It was reported that she was walking past McDonald's on Rye Lane when a man started speaking to her, shortly after 6.28pm.
Officers said he directed her along Elm Grove and finally to a small green area between Elm Grove and Bellenden Road, where it was reported he raped her.
Lawal was remanded to appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 3 January.
The girl is being fully supported by specialist officers.
