The assault is alledged to have happened in Letchworth on April 7 (Image: Archant)
A man has appeared in court yesterday, Wednesday, charged with sexually assaulting a girl under 13.
Lawrence Waldock, of Chagny Close in Letchworth had been due to appear at Stevenage Magistrates Court on Monday but failed to appear and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The 38-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and was taken to Hatfield Remand Court to face charges that also include common assault and failing to surrender to a police officer.
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