A MAN charged with three sexual offences including rape appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court today.

Ibrahim Sidat, of Necropolis Road, Scholemoor, appeared before magistrates after being charged with rape and two counts of sexual touching.

The charges relate to two incidents in Lidget Green which occurred on separate dates earlier this month and one in Keighley in September.

Sidat, 42, was arrested on suspicion of rape over the weekend.

He has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Bradford Crown Court on Monday, November 20.