Barry George has been charged with rape and two counts of indecent assault.

The allegations relate to offences that took place in 1987, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.

George, aged 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court next month.

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 October 29."

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police, said: “These charges follow an investigation by a team of Met detectives.

“Specially trained officers continue to support the woman who has come forward.”