A man has been charged with rape in Nottinghamshire. Speculation could collapse the case - is that what you want?
This week we published a story saying a man had been charged with rape in a park in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
As is common practice, the man has been named by police - Sheraz Malik, 27, of Bath Street in the town.
We published the story in a measured and unsensational way because we take our responsibility towards contempt very seriously as publishers and want to make sure all defendants can have a fair hearing. Additionally, the victim in this case is entitled to lifelong anonymity.
This is important. Criminal proceedings are complicated and expensive, particularly........
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