Man charged with sexually exploiting girls in Lincoln

Zaheer Hussain of of Newark Avenue in Peterborough will appear before Lincoln Crown Court on 24 May

A man has been charged with sexually exploiting girls in Lincoln, police said.

Zaheer Hussain, 43, is accused of rape, child sexual exploitation, human trafficking and perverting the course of justice.

Lincolnshire Police said it was investigating "reports of men travelling from outside the county for sexual gain".

Mr Hussain, of Newark Avenue in Peterborough, was remanded in custody.

He will appear before Lincoln Crown Court on 24 May, Lincolnshire Police said.

The force added that "a 49-year-old man also arrested in connection with this investigation remains on police bail, and our enquiries are continuing".