Leeds man charged over rape allegations at Castleford bar
He is due to appear in court today
Police investigating allegations of rape at a Castleford bar have charged a Leeds man with two offences.
Daniel Bennett, 43, has been charged with rape and assault by penetration.
The charges are in connection with offences which are reported to have happened at Sanctum Bar, on Carlton Street, in 2024 and 2026.
Bennett, of Cross Hills in Kippax, is being held in custody and is due to appear before Leeds magistrates today (Wednesday July 15).
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.”