Sri Lankan man charged with rape of 19-year-old woman in Southampton
He's also charged with administering a substance with intent to stupefy to allow sexual activity
A Sri Lankan national has been charged with the rape of a 19-year-old woman and administering a substance with intent to stupefy to allow sexual activity.
Viaan Surendranathan, of Sidar Road, Southampton, Hampshire, has also been charged with possessing a class A drug.
The 21-year-old was arrested after Hampshire Constabulary received a report that the complainant had been raped in Southampton on February 5.
A force spokesman said: "Officers investigating a rape in Southampton have charged a man.
"We received a report that on Thursday February 5, a 19-year-old woman had been raped at an address in the Polygon area of Southampton.
"The woman is currently being supported by police."
The spokesman confirmed that Surendranathan was of Sri Lankan nationality and he had been remanded into custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court later.