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Last Updated: Tuesday, 23 March, 2004, 16:49 GMT
Man remanded over rape of widow
A 21-year-old County Durham man has appeared in court charged with the rape of an 87-year-old widow in her home.

Tony Plews, of Lincoln Drive, Willington, was remanded in custody by South Durham Magistrates' Court, in Newton Aycliffe, on Tuesday.

The attack is alleged to have taken place in the pensioner's home, in Willington, on Saturday night.

Mr Plews was also charged with robbery. He will appear before Teesside Crown Court on 1 April.




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