Man charged with rape after alleged offences at Castleford bar
A man has been charged with rape and assault by penetration following alleged offences at a Castleford bar in 2024 and 2026.
Detectives investigating allegations of rape at a Castleford bar have charged a man with two offences.
Daniel Bennett, 43 from Kippax, has been charged with rape and assault by penetration in connection with offences which are reported to have occurred at Sanctum Bar in 2024 and 2026.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds magistrates on Wednesday (Jul 15).
Police continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Wakefield Safeguarding officers are providing support to the victims in these matters as enquiries continue to establish the extent of offending.
“If you have any information which may assist with these enquiries then please contact the Wakefield Safeguarding Unit on 101, or by using the livechat facility on our website.”