Elderly woman and man, both 72, raped and sexually assaulted at residency in Manchester as man, 64, charged

AN elderly woman and man have been raped and sexually assaulted at a residency – with cops charging a 64-year-old man over the alleged attacks.

The 72-year-old woman reported the alleged rape at the home on Richmond Grove, Manchester, to cops back in March.

A man of the same age then “bravely” disclosed an alleged sexual assault at the same address just days later.

Vijay Chawla, 64, from Manchester, was arrested on March 18 this year before being released pending further investigation.

He has since been charged with two counts of rape and one count of attempted sexual assault.

Chawla will appear at Manchester Crown Court on November 7.

Greater Manchester Police said: “On Saturday 18 March 2023, at around 2:30pm officers received a disclosure from a 72-year-old woman who reported she’d been raped the night before at a residency on Richmond Grove in Manchester.

“Officers attended the scene, and the female victim was immediately supported by specialist officers and support services.

“A 64-year-old male was arrested on Saturday 18 March 2023 and was later released pending further investigation.

“On Saturday 20 May 2023, while officers were conducting further enquiries a 72-year-old man at the residency also bravely disclosed that he had been sexually assaulted by a man at the same address on Richmond Grove.

“On Monday 2 October 2023, a 64-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of rape and attempted sexual assault and was taken into custody for further questioning.

“Vijay Chawla of Daisy Bank Road, Manchester has now been charged with two counts of rape and one count of attempt sexual assault.

“He will next attend Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday 7 November 2023.”