Dancehall deejay Elephant Man, whose real name is Oniel Bryan, has been charged with grevious sexual assault and rape.

The entertainer was taken into police custody yesterday for allegations that he raped a 31-year-old female at his Hillcrest Avenue, St Andrew home this month.

He is booked to appear in court tomorrow.

Elephant man was taken into custody by detectives from the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse.

THE STAR understands that the complainant who is of Chinese descent reported the matter to the police shortly after the incident.

Information reaching THE STAR is that the complainant was recently introduced to the entertainer.

Elephant Man was arrested in June last year at his home and charged with stealing electricity.

Elephant Man is known for songs such as Sweep and This is How We Do It, featuring Bounty Killer.