Jack Tweed charged with rape

Jack Tweed was charged with one count of rape today.

Jade Goody's widower was arrested after a 19-year-old female made allegations of sexual assault yesterday, reports The Mirror.

Tweed's spokesperson Mark Thomas refused to comment on the arrest, but has said that a lawyer had been appointed to represent the club promoter.

Tweed will appear at Redbridge Magistrates' Court in Ilford, Essex.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a third man aged 25 was arrested in addition to Tweed and one other individual last night.

Tweed is currently in custody at a police station in East London.