Footballer held on rape charge

QPR defender Terrell Forbes has been formally charged with the rape and indecent assault of a 15-year-old girl.

Forbes, 22, was today remanded in custody at Greenwich Magistrates Court and will appear at the Old Bailey tomorrow for a bail hearing.

The alleged incident is said to have taken place on March 5 this year. Three other people have also been charged with rape.

A statement from QPR read: "The club has co-operated fully with the Metropolitan Police during their investigation and will continue to do so."

Rangers manager Ian Holloway moved to cover the potential loss of Forbes by bringing Rushden defender Marcus Bignot back to Loftus Road.

Bignot was destined to move to Oldham but changed his mind when he learned of Holloway's approach and has signed for an undisclosed sum.