Brooks Drive: Last News

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direct to your inboxThe former chief executive and founder of UKFast has been charged with rape and sexual assault following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police.The 52-year-old has been charged with one count of rape and four sexual assaults, Greater Manchester Police said.Its investigation began in 2019.In a statement, the GMP force said: "A man has been charged with rape and sexual assault following an investigation by detectives."Lawrence Jones (01/08/1968), of Brooks Drive, Hale Barns, has been charged with one count of rape and four counts of sexual assault following reports in 2019."The offences are alleged to have taken place in 2010 and 2013 respectively."Jones is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on 26