Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a man to court following a serious sexual assault in south Belfast.

The man, aged 43, has been charged with rape, possession of an offensive weapon with intent, threats to kill and possession of a class B controlled drug.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 10th February.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.