Lowestoft - Man charged with rape following sexual assault

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a woman was raped in Lowestoft.

It happened at approximately 0:10 am yesterday, Sunday 5 April. A woman in her 20s and her friend got into a taxi at the Blues public house when an unknown man also entered the car. On arriving at The Volunteer public house on London Road North, the woman and the man both got out of the taxi and walked towards Milton Road East.

It’s reported that the man then led the woman into an alleyway near to the junction of Arnold Street where he sexually assaulted her, before running down London Road North, and turning into Gordon Road.

Approximately 12 hours later, police arrested an 18-year-old man from Lowestoft in connection with the incident and he was taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Harvey Flory, of Shaw Avenue in Lowestoft, has subsequently been charged with two counts of rape, and one count of sexual assault by penetration.

He has been remanded in custody to appear before Norwich Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Tuesday 7 April.

The victim continues to be assisted by specialist officers.

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police.

Suffolk Survivor Pathway is a single access point for multi-agency support for victims of sexual violence. It includes six specialist charities that work together to co-ordinate care and support.  https://suffolksurvivorpathway.co.uk/

For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit the Suffolk Constabulary website: Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Suffolk Constabulary

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Previous release | 5 April 2026

An 18-year-old man has been arrested following reports that a woman was raped in Lowestoft.

It happened at approximately 0:10 am this morning, Sunday 5 April. A woman in her 20s and her friend got into a taxi at the Blues public house when an unknown man also entered the car. On arriving at The Volunteer public house on London Road North, the woman and the man both got out of the taxi and walked towards Milton Road East. It’s reported that the man then led the woman into an alleyway near to the junction of Arnold Street and where he sexually assaulted her.

The suspect then ran off down London Road North, and turned into Gordon Road.

The victim is being assisted by specialist officers.

Police have today arrested an 18-year-old man from Lowestoft on suspicion of rape. He has been taken to Great Yarmouth Police investigation Centre where he will be questioned.

A police scene is currently in place and the local community can expect to see an increased police presence in and around the area.

Witnesses or anyone who may have any relevant doorbell, dashcam, or CCTV footage from around the time of the incident should contact Suffolk police quoting 37/19054/26 via:

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone – Call 101 

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police.

For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit our support pages: Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Suffolk Constabulary