Protests have broken out in a former Nottinghamshire coal town after a 27-year-old man was charged with rape.
Demonstrators gathered in Sutton-in-Ashfield after the man was charged with three counts of rape and possession of cannabis.
A woman was allegedly attacked at Sutton Lawn, Sutton-in-Ashfield, between 9pm and 10pm on Sunday, June 29.
The 27-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on July 22 and was remanded in custody until August 19.
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Protesters subsequently gathered outside the Picture House pub following claims that bouncers had stopped a woman from entering for wearing a Union Jack dress.
One man, who reportedly organised the protest, told the crowd: "We are ordinary people with jobs to go to, and families to look after, no one wants this hassle.
"Right here we want you to know you [victims of sexual offences] are not alone.
"The British Government want to pull the wool over our eyes but today we say not anymore. Today we say it’s enough."
Around 20 counter-protesters also attended a hastily arranged a separate demonstration.