Barry George charged with raping girl, 14, in 1987

Barry George, 65, has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the 1980s. He would have been in his 20s when the alleged attack happened

The 65-year-old, from County Cork, is accused of one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault in 1987.

Lionel Idan, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, said: “Having carefully reviewed a file of evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service has taken the decision to prosecute Barry George, 65, on charges of rape and two counts of indecent assault.

“These relate to non-recent allegations that took place in 1987 against a woman who was a teenager at the time.

“He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 29 October 2025.

“We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and he has a right to a fair trial."