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Sri Lankan National Charged with Rape in Southampton

2/10/2026

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Viaan Surendranathan, a 21-year-old Sri Lankan national, has been charged with raping a 19-year-old woman in Southampton on February 5.
He faces charges of administering a substance with intent to stupefy and possessing a Class A drug.
Surendranathan was arrested after a report to Hampshire Constabulary.
The police confirmed the victim is receiving support.
Surendranathan has been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court.

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Story summary

Viaan Surendranathan, a 21-year-old Sri Lankan national, has been charged with raping a 19-year-old woman in Southampton on February 5.
He faces charges of administering a substance with intent to stupefy and possessing a Class A drug.
Surendranathan was arrested after a report to Hampshire Constabulary.
The police confirmed the victim is receiving support.
Surendranathan has been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court.