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Newbury 'taxi' rape cases linked by police

Police are linking two rapes in which victims were picked up by a taxi driver or someone claiming to be one.

Two women in their 20s were raped after nights out when they were picked up in Newbury, Berkshire, Thames Valley Police said.

A 40-year-old man from Newbury was arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with the attacks and has been released while inquiries continue.

Police described the attacker as "Asian" and "slim".

The first woman was attacked after she left the Vault nightclub in Kennet Shopping Centre on 19 January this year with a friend, but ended up alone, detectives said.

She was picked up in Mayors Lane at about 01:30 GMT on 20 January.

Police said the woman was raped in the vehicle at an unknown location.

A 29-year-old woman was raped on 24 February after leaving the Coopers Arms in Bartholomew Street.

Officers said she got into a taxi near the roundabout at Inches Yard at about 04:20 GMT and was driven to a property at an unknown location where she was raped.

Police described the attacker as Asian, about 5ft 8in tall, in his 30s and slim.

Det Ch Insp Matt Stone said it was possible the attacker had "confided in someone about what they have done" and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Officers urged people to use licensed taxis and to book in advance or ask proof that a vehicle or driver is licensed.

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Police make an arrest.

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lets hope they have got the right one and get the evidence procedures correct

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Man bailed over 'taxi driver' rapes in Newbury

A 42-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape after two women were attacked by someone claiming to be a taxi driver has been released on bail.

Two women in their 20s were raped after nights out in Newbury, Berkshire, on 20 January and 24 February.

The victims both thought they were getting into a taxi before being driven to unknown locations, police said.

Another man, aged 40, was arrested and released under investigation earlier last week.

The first victim was raped inside a vehicle after being picked up from Mayors Lane at about 01:30 GMT.

The second victim was picked up near the roundabout at Inches Yard at about 04:20 GMT and driven to a property in an unknown location.

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And a driver has been charged

Driver charged with double rape

A taxi driver has appeared in court accused of raping two women who were attacked after nights out.

Ruhen Miah, 42, from Newbury, was charged following the alleged attacks on 20 January and 24 February in the Berkshire town.

Mr Miah did not enter a plea at Reading Magistrates' Court, but did confirm his name and address.
He was remanded in custody and will appear at Reading Crown Court on 10 April.

A 40-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident remains released under investigation.

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector