Saed Saleban Shide, a 34-year-old Somali resident in Gozo, was remanded in custody today after having been accused of rape.

He was also accused of holding a person against her will.

The alleged incident took place last night in Marsalforn.

Police Inspectors Frank Anthony Tabone and Bernard Charles Spiteri prosecuted.

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