A BOLTON man has appeared in court charged with sex offences dating back to 1993.

Anthony Bethell, aged 38, from Caldbeck Drive, Farnworth, is accused of three counts of rape and three counts of indecent assault between 1993 and 1996.

He was brought before Bolton Crown Court yesterday. The case was adjourned until April 26 for a plea and direction hearing to be held. He was granted conditional bail.