The case of two men accused of rape and assault has been delayed

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The case of two young men facing a series of sexual and physical violence charges, including rape has been delayed.

Lewis Hardcastle, 24, of Oak Tree Close, Atherton, and 25-year-old Willem Tomlinson, of Honeysuckle Court, Accrington, were due to appear before a Bolton judge charged with four counts of assault by penetration.

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Both are also accused of causing a named woman actual bodily harm on the same day - September 18, 2019 - Hardcastle twice having alleged to have done so.

But a hearing will now next take place on May 25.