A Whitehill man has appeared in court after being charged with the rape of a teenage girl in a Bordon woodland last week.

Oliver Smith spoke only to confirm his details when he appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning (October 2).

The 21-year-old of South Hurst faces six charges in relation to the rape of a girl in woodland between Branson Road, Maple Leaf Drive and Chalet Hill between 8am amd 9am on Friday, September 27.

They include rape of a girl aged 13-15, the attempted rape of a girl aged 13-15, two offences of false imprisonment, kidnap or false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence, threatening a person with a blade or knife in a public place, and breach of a Risk of Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Mr Smith spent the night before the hearing in a police station and was remanded in custody by magistrates with a preliminary hearing due to take place at Portsmouth Crown Court on November 4.

Oliver Smith only confirmed his details during the hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

Police have made assurances to the community following the upsetting incident with the victim and her family being supported by specialist teams.

Witness appeal letters have been circulated around the area following the incident while members of the YPlus youth services team have also patrolled the Bordon Inclosure during the morning school run period.

Oakmoor School also sent SMS messages to parents to assure them of student safety while the MP for Farnham & Bordon, Gregory Stafford, thanked police in a statement for “their swift action in making an arrest” before saying his thoughts are with the victim and her family.

Police Helicopter Bordon Chalet Hill Rape
A helicopter was involved in the police operation. ((Jacqueline Munroe))

Trainee detective superintendent Andrew Douglas said: “We fully appreciate how concerning this incident will be to residents of Bordon.

“We are still keen to hear from anyone who may have information which may help with our investigation. Officers will continue to carry out visible dedicated patrols in the area as we conduct a number of enquiries.”

.Witnesses or anyone with information should call 101 quoting crime reference number 44240419627 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.