A MAN has appeared in court charged with offences including rape and assault.

Martin Sales, of Liversedge, appeared before Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 27.

The 41-year-old was charged with two offences of rape, an offence of section 18 assault and two theft offences.

He was arrested in Hereford on Friday, May 24.

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "A Kirklees man has appeared before magistrates charged with rape and assault offences.

"Martin Sales, 41, from Liversedge appeared before Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 27, charged with two offences of rape, an offence of section 18 assault and two theft offences.

"The 41-year-old was remanded in custody to next appear before Leeds Crown Court.

"He had been arrested in the Hereford area on May 24."

Enquiries remain ongoing by the Kirklees District Adult Safeguarding Unit.