Gateshead man charged with string of offences including rape and threats to kill

10-09-2026 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Gateshead man charged with string of offences including rape and threats to kill

Stephen Rice has been charged with a total of 16 offences, and appeared at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon

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