Wigan teenager appears in court accused of a double rape in Wigan town centre

A teenager has appeared in court charged with twice raping a woman in Wigan town centre.

By Sian Jones

Published 15th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST- 1 min read

Updated 16th Mar 2023, 11:54 BST

Samuel Jakubowski was arrested following an alleged attack on a female in the early hours of Saturday March 12.

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The 19-year-old of Elm Tree Road in Lowton appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court to confirm his personal details and hear the charges laid against him.

The attack took place in the town centre at the weekend

Because of the seriousness of the case, the bench immediately sent it to be heard before a judge and Jakobowski will make his first appearance at Bolton Crown Court on April 19.

Before then he is on bail but will be electronically tagged, obliged to sleep at his home address and stay within its precincts between the hours of 7pm and 7am.

He has yet to enter any pleas.