Man, 37, charged in rape inquiry

A 37-year-old man has been charged with five counts of rape after three separate incidents in Manchester.

James Ziga, also known as Jaroslav, of Prestage Road, Old Trafford, is also charged with three counts of false imprisonment and two of attempted rape.

The charges follow alleged incidents involving women at addresses in Whalley Range and Old Trafford between September 2006 and January 2007.

Mr Ziga was due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday.