Man charged over Middlesbrough sex assault on girl, 14

A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Middlesbrough.

Police said the teenager was attacked on a path adjacent to Ormseby Road in the Nomanby area at about 21:30 GMT on 17 February.

Araz Khdir, 39, of Marton Grove Road in Middlesbrough has appeared before Teesside Magistrates' Court.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Teesside Crown Court on 22 March.