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Hepburn to face re-trial over rape claims, CPS confirm

Rob George 24th Jan, 2019   0

FORMER Worcestershire cricketer Alex Hepburn will face a retrial in the spring over allegations he raped a woman, the CPS has revealed.

The 23-year-old will stand trial again at Worcester Crown Court on April 8 on two charges of rape.

Australian-born Hepburn was accused of assaulting a woman, who cannot be named, after she had consensual sex with former ex-team-mate Joe Clarke in April 2017.

A jury was discharged after it failed to reach verdicts during a five-day trial earlier this month.




A CPS spokesperson said: “After careful consideration of the case against Alex Hepburn, including consultation with the complainant, we have decided to seek a retrial.”