CHRIS Eubank Snr’s youngest son has appeared in court charged with raping a teen girl near Brighton Pier.
Joseph Eubank, 27, is accused of attacking the alleged victim in the seaside town in July 2022.
He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today charged with two counts of raping a woman aged under 18.
Eubank, the youngest son of boxing legend Chris, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
He was released on conditional bail to next appear at Lewes Crown Court next month.
District Judge Richard Hawgood told him: “I’m sending your case for these two charges to the Crown Court at Lewes for trial.
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“These are matters which can only be dealt with at crown court due to the nature and seriousness of these allegations.”
A police investigation was launched after the teen alleged she was raped near the pier on July 16, 2022.
She was supported by specialist officers while Eubank was arrested and later charged.
Chris Eubank Sr held the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight titles between 1990 and 1995.
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Joseph Eubank’s brother Chris Jr is also a professional boxer and has fought the likes of Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
