Forbes on rape charge

Forbes has been formally charged with the rape and indecent assault of a person under the age of 16, while three other people have been charged with rape.

The 22-year-old is scheduled to appear at The Old Bailey on Friday following an appearance at Greenwich Magistrates Court on Thursday.

The alleged incident involving the 15-year-old female took place on March 5.

"The club has co-operated fully with the Metropolitan Police during their investigation and will continue to do so," read QPR's statement.

"The club has also been in regular contact with the PFA throughout."

The West Londoners, chasing promotion from Division Two, have moved to cover the possible absence of the full back by beating Oldham Athletic to the signing of Rushden & Diamonds defender Marcus Bignot.