{
  "id": 9534395,
  "title": "Essex cricketer Robin Das charged of rape",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/essex-cricketer-robin-das-charged-of-rape",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T09:45:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/essex-cricketer-robin-das-charged-of-rape-1.500686261"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape, according to the Metropolitan Police. The charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred in Brixton on March 30, 2024. Das, a 24-year-old right-handed batsman, was arrested on August 27, 2025, and released on bail. He was formally charged on July 23, 2026, and is scheduled to appear at Inner London Crown Court on October 9. The police stated that the woman involved continues to receive support from specialist officers. Das, who has played for Essex in nine first-class matches and 29 List A games, most recently for the county on July 21, 2025. The club confirmed that he is under investigation, though he has not played for Essex since the charges were filed.",
  "summary": "Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape in connection with an alleged incident that took place in 2024. The 24-year-old was arrested on August 27, 2025, following reports of a woman being raped in Brixton on March 30, 2024. He was subsequently released on bail and was charged on July 23, 2026. Das is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on October 9. The…",
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        "title": "Essex cricketer Robin Das charged with rape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/essex-cricketer-robin-das-charged-with-rape",
        "published": "2026-09-24T07:42:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}