A 22-year-old Atherton man accused of raping and attacking a woman appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday.
Jon Leaver, of Mayfield Street, is alleged to have raped the woman and wounding her with intent on February 20.
Leaver, who appeared via video link equipment from Forest Bank Prison, was further remanded in custody until May 16 when he is expected to enter his pleas.
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