MAN CHARGED WITH SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES AT BARNSTAPLE COURT
A man appeared at Barnstaple Magistrates Court on September 5, 2025, facing multiple serious charges.Michael Curtis was brought before the court in his first appearance regarding allegations of sexual offences.
He is accused of assaulting a woman aged 13 or over by penetration with part of his body or an object, and of raping a woman aged 16 or over.
The case involves allegations under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and the charges are considered to be very serious.
Curtis’s case was listed under reference number 50DE0299923.
As this is an initial court appearance, no plea was entered, and Curtis was remanded in custody.
The case will continue to be investigated, with the next hearing scheduled for a later date.
Both the court and the public are awaiting further updates as proceedings unfold.
This is part of ongoing efforts to address sexual offences and uphold justice for victims.