A man and a woman have been charged with serious offences after police were called to a residential address in Birmingham earlier this week.
Police Response to Stechford Address
West Midlands Police officers were called to a property in the Stechford area on Monday, December 16, following reports that a woman had been raped and assaulted. The force responded promptly to the incident, leading to two arrests at the scene.
Charges Laid Against Two Individuals
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges against two people in connection with the case. Jordan Christopher, aged 42, faces three serious charges: rape, wounding, and strangulation. In a separate but related development, Lisa Yates, 53, has been charged with wounding.
Both individuals were remanded in custody and were scheduled to make their first appearance before Birmingham Magistrates' Court. The legal proceedings will determine the next steps in the prosecution.
Support for the Victim
In an official statement, West Midlands Police confirmed that the victim is receiving specialist care. "The victim is being supported by our specialist officers," a police spokesperson said. The force emphasised its commitment to supporting those affected by serious violent and sexual offences through trained professionals.
The case highlights the ongoing work of police and support services in Birmingham to address violent crime and provide necessary aid to victims in the aftermath of traumatic events.
