Joshua Ross Bennett, A PERVERTED Southampton Paedophile has been indicted for the attempted rape of a 14-year-old girl in Southampton.
Law enforcement was summoned to Sullivan Road in the Sholing district of the city around 8:09 AM on Friday. 25 October
Authorities report that the girl had no bodily injuries and is receiving support.
Joshua Ross Bennett, 34, of Lydgate Road, has been indicted for attempted rape.
Joshua Ross Bennett’s also been charged with attempted kidnap in relation to an incident which took place on Tuesday 15 October.
A woman in her 30s reported that a man had followed her and grabbed her on Lydgate Road before he was interrupted and ran away.
Joshua Ross Bennett is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court today (Monday 28 October).
UPDATE 291124
A man accused of attempting to rape a teenager in broad daylight will stand trial next year.
Joshua Bennett, 34, of Lydgate Road, Southampton, was charged with attempted kidnap and attempted rape.
A 14-year-girl was attacked in Sullivan Road, Sholing shortly after 8am on October 25.
The girl was not physically injured and is being supported, police previously said.
The incident sparked widespread shock and concern amongst residents living in the area.
Joshua Ross Bennett will stand trial at Southampton Crown Court on April 22.
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