A MAN has been charged following an alleged rape near Roding Valley Park. 

At around 9.15am on February 7, police were called to Nutter Lane, Wanstead. 

Following an investigation a 25 year-old male of no fixed abode was arrested yesterday. 

He is due to appear at an east London Magistrate’s Court today.

The investigating officer DS Fedder said “I would like to thank members of the community for their assistance and support in this investigation."

Call 07721 235 577 with any information that could help the investigation.