Man charged with abduction of child in care and paying for sexual services of a child

A 38-year-old man has been charged with two counts of abduction of a child in care and paying for sexual services of a child.

Police said it follows a report of a rape in the Antrim area on Tuesday.

"He is due to appear at Ballymena Magistrates' Court this morning," a PSNI spokesperson said.

"As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the PPS."

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