Liam McCarthy accused of raping City Hospital worker

A man has appeared in court accused of raping and assaulting a member of staff at a Birmingham hospital.

Liam McCarthy, from West Bromwich, was remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 19 November.

The unemployed 25-year-old, of Phoenix Street, appeared before city magistrates on Thursday charged with rape and two counts of assault.

Police were called to City Hospital at 09:00 BST on Wednesday and cordoned off the scene for forensic examination.