A 51-year-old man appeared before Bath magistrates on Wednesday 25th February accused of offences including rape and sexual assaults.

Wayne Evans is accused of raping a woman at Westfield between 1st March 2023 and 30th April. The two allegations of sexual assault also date from 2023.
Evans, of Pinmore in Frome, is also accused of intentionally strangling a woman on 15th May 2023 at Westfield and on the same day of making threats to kill her.
He also faces another charge of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour dating from 2023.
Magistrates committed Evans to Bristol Crown Court, where there will be a plea and trial preparation hearing on 31st March.
He was granted unconditional bail.



