A 21-year-old man appeared at Bradford Crown Court today charged with abducting a teenage Bradford girl who he sexually groomed.

Jamie Balata, of Kingswood Crescent, Barnsley, denies the offences and will stand trial in the New Year.

His case was adjourned until December 18 so a date can be fixed for the hearing.

Balata was committed to Bradford Crown Court by Bingley magistrates on November 1.

The allegations relate to dates between February 12 and 15 this year.

The 14-year-old girl cannot be named for legal reasons.

Balata was granted bail on condition that he does not attempt to contact the teenager.