A TREGARON man has been charged with rape following an alleged incident on Thursday evening.

A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police confirmed this evening: “A man has been charged following the large police presence and search in the Lampeter area on Thursday 6, May.

“45-year-old Saul Henvey, of Tregaron has been charged with rape. He is due to appear at Aberystwyth Magistrates Court on Monday, 10 May.

“We continue to provide specialist support to the victim.”

“We would once again like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.”