Sergiu Horvath, 23, of no fixed abode, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 11 charged with the rape of a woman at an address in Ilford on April 8, 2010.

The Romanian national is also charged with the rape of a 19-year-old in Falconberg Mews, Soho Square on April 14, 2010.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.

Detectives are appealing for information to find a second man, who they have named as Fethi Hammadi, aged 29, in connection with the alleged offence in Soho.

Anyone with information should called 020 7321 8040, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.