A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the rape of a woman and sexual communication with a child.

Samuel Davey of Patterdale Drive, Warndon, Worcester appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court today, speaking only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

He is charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child on October 21, 2017 in Worcester. He is further charged with raping a woman aged 16 years or over in Worcester between June 1, 2017 and August 1, 2017.

Magistrates declined jurisdiction for the case and no pleas were indicated. The case was adjourned until a further hearing at Worcester Crown Court on October 22.

The defendant was granted bail on condition he does not have contact with named witnesses or complainants in the case.