Fugitive Joseph McCann has been charged with kidnap and rape of a woman in Watford.

McCann is due to appear in court today, charged with the alleged kidnap and rape of a woman in Hertfordshire.

McCann, aged 34, of Aylesbury, will appear in court today charged with the alleged kidnap and rape of a woman in Hertfordshire.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "A man will appear in court today charged with the alleged kidnap and rape of a woman in Hertfordshire.

Joseph McCann, (08.02.85), aged 34, of Aylesbury, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, Wednesday, May 8.

"The charges have been brought in connection with an incident alleged to have taken place in Watford on Sunday, 21 April.

"Officers from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command continue to investigate.

"A file remains with the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to further alleged offences."