A Cricklewood man has been charged with raping a woman in Golders Green.

Adhnon Marrtabb, 23, of Tilling Road, was charged today (November 2) with rape and actually bodily harm.

The charge relates to a serious sexual assault against a 28-year-old woman at Hodford Road, Golders Green, at around 4am on October 25, Scotland Yard said.

Marrtabb has been remanded in custody until November 30 when he will appear at Harrow Crown Court for a plea and preparation hearing.