A man charged with sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl has been released on bail after appearing in court today (Tuesday).

Richard Goodwin, of Northfield in Letchworth GC, attended Luton Crown Court after being accused of assaulting the girl and inciting her to perform sex acts.

He was also charged with possessing indecent images of children.

The 66-year-old did not enter a plea and was bailed to appear for another preliminary hearing at Luton Crown Court on June 2.