Overview
- Hashmat Miakhel, 31, and Sayed Hoshmand, 19, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after being charged with raping a woman.
- Both defendants were remanded in custody to appear at Plymouth Crown Court on June 1.
- Police say the woman and the suspects first met in the North Hill area before going to a Sherford home in the early hours of April 26.
- Detective Inspector Katy Deer asked people to respect the legal process and not share unfounded claims while proceedings continue.
- Plymouth Crown Court handles serious criminal cases, which signals the case now moves to a higher court for the next stage.