Male Model Accused Of Spiking Nightclub Girl's Drink With 'E'

A male model, accused of secretly spiking a young woman's drink with ecstasy at a landmark club owned by Sir Richard Branson so he could sexually assault her, has appeared for the first time at Hammersmith Magistrates Court.

Matthew Riches, 29, of Sherwood Way, Epsom did not indicate a plea and was bailed to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on February 3 for a preliminary hearing.

He is charged that on August 2, last year at The Roof Gardens, Kensington High Street, Kensington, with intent to stupefy or overpower to allow sexual activity he administered MDMA to the woman, without her consent  so as to allow any person to engage in sexual activity with her.

He was bailed on condition he does not attend The Roof Garden club.