A MAN who has appeared in court on child rape and indecent images charges has been remanded in custody.

Colin Morris, 47, from Abertillery is accused of raping a girl under 13, attempting to rape a girl under 13, causing/inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, distributing indecent photographs of children and possessing indecent photographs of children.

The allegations span June 14, 2015 and May 1 of this year.

Morris, formerly of Blaenau Gwent, now of Parc Prison, Bridgend is due to appear before the crown court on August 14.

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The defendant was remanded in custody after appearing before Newport Magistrates’ Court.