The former Worcestershire cricketer Alex Hepburn will face a retrial over charges of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

A CPS spokeswoman said: “After careful consideration of the case against Alex Hepburn, including consultation with the complainant, we have decided to seek a retrial.” The alleged attack took place in April 2017.

Australian-born Hepburn, 23, of Worcester, denies two counts of rape and will go on trial at Worcester crown court on 8 April.