A man was bailed yesterday (Tuesday) after he was accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl.

Richard Goodwin, of Northfield in Letchworth GC, was released on bail at Bedford Magistrates’ Court after being accused of assaulting the girl and inciting her to perform sex acts.

He was also accused of possessing indecent images of children.

The 66-year-old did not enter a plea to any of the charges and is due to appear at Luton Crown Court on March 4.