08/09/2010

Man Bailed Over Sex Offences

A 40-year-old man has appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court today, charged in connection with a number of sexual offences.

The man faces on charge of rape, two charges of sexual assault and one charge of sexual activity with a child.

It is understood that the charges relate to offences which were carried out in North Belfast between June 1 and September 6 this year.

He has been released on bail.

(KMcA/GK)

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