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Brownhills: Man faces rape charge after teenage girl attacked

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The assault happened on 7 August in a wooded area off Pool Lane, Brownhills

A man has been charged with rape and assault following an attack on a teenage girl.

The 13-year-old suffered several injuries when she was attacked near Pool Lane in Brownhills, near Walsall, on 7 August.

Wayne Scarratt is also charged with wounding and robbery.

The 28-year-old of Orchid Court, Malvern, Worcestershire, is due to appear before magistrates but a date has not yet been fixed.

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