A 26-YEAR-OLD Keighley man has appeared in court charged with rape.

Adam Baird, of North Dean Road, went before Bradford and Keighley magistrates yesterday.

The charge relates to an alleged incident at Postman's Walk, in the town.

Police were called to the footpath, which links Oakworth Road and West Lane, at 11.48pm last Friday.

Baird faces trial at Bradford Crown Court. He was remanded in custody to appear there on November 16.