A man has been charged with rape after a woman allegedly had her drink spiked while on a night out last month.

Dale Garlick, 29 of Calico Crescent, Stalybridge, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Tameside Magistrates court today accused of the rape of a woman aged over 16 years old.

Police received a report from a woman who believed she had been spiked during a night out in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, on Saturday, 25 September.

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “GMP treats all reports of sexual assault and sexual violence with the utmost priority and confidentiality, and take allegations of this nature extremely seriously.

“Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims.

“If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.”

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