A man has been charged with two counts of attempted rape and possession of a knife following two separate incidents in Church Road, Northolt.

Nicusor Ion, 40, of Islip Gardens, Northolt, was charged on Thursday (August 13) and appeared at Ealing Magistrates’ Court that day where he pleaded not guilty.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday August 28.