Man charged with murder of Hampshire teen Lucy McHugh '“Â Regional
Stephen-Alan Nicholson, 24 of no fixed address, has been charged with murder, rape of a child under 13 and two counts of sexual activity with a child under 16.
One of the counts of sexual activity with a child dates back to 2012 and involves a 14-year-old girl.
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Hide AdThe body of Lucy McHugh, 13, was found in woodland at Southampton Sports Centre on July 26 after she had been stabbed to death.
A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: '˜Detectives investigating the murder of teenager Lucy McHugh have charged a man.
'˜Stephen-Alan Paul Nicholson, aged 24, of no fixed abode, has been charged with murder, rape of a child under 13 and two counts of sexual activity with a child under 16.
'˜Lucy's body was found in woodland at Southampton Sports Centre on July 26.'
The 24-year-old man is to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court today.