Man, 22, is charged with rape and strangulation in Covent Garden

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 13:00 EDT, 15 September 2026 | Updated: 13:26 EDT, 15 September 2026 A 22-year-old man has been charged with rape and strangulation after a woman was allegedly attacked in Covent Garden. A woman in her 20s said she was approached by a man before being dragged into a doorway on Macklin Street, at around 5.20am on Saturday, August 22.The alleged victim managed to flee and submitted a report to the police shortly after.Christopher Rocha from Westminster was arrested and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, October 9. A Met Police spokesman said: 'A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the rape of a woman in Covent Garden. A 22-year-old man has been charged with rape and strangulation after a woman was allegedly attacked in Covent Garden. Pictured: A general view of Macklin Street'The incident took place in Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August when a woman in her 20s was reportedly attacked.'Christopher Rocha, 22, from Westminster was arrested and charged on suspicion of rape and intentional strangulation.'He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 12 September. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, 9 October.'