Portsmouth man, 66, accused of false imprisonment and administering a drug with intent to rape woman in her 30s is set for trial

By Steve Deeks
Published 30th May 2022, 13:50 BST
Updated 30th May 2022, 13:57 BST
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A MAN accused of false imprisonment and administering a drug with intent to rape is set to go on trial after appearing at court.

Philip Andrew, 66, of Eastern Road, Portsmouth, was charged by police with false imprisonment, threats to kill, and administering a drug/substance with intent to rape before being remanded in custody at a court appearance last month.

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The charges come after an incident at 10.53pm on Tuesday April 26 in which a woman in her 30s had allegedly been threatened by a man that she knew at an address in Eastern Road.

Portsmouth Crown Court Picture: Chris MoorhousePortsmouth Crown Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse
Portsmouth Crown Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Hampshire police said the woman was not seriously injured.

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Andrew appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court in April when he was remanded in custody before appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court today (Monday).

He did not enter pleas after refusing to enter the dock having been on remand.

A provisional trial date was set down for October 17.

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