A MAN has appeared in court accused of indecently assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Michael Gibson, 32, of Sidney Street, Houghton-le-Spring appeared at Durham Crown Court via video link from Durham Prison.
No charges were put to Gibson during the short preliminary hearing.
The alleged offence took place between August 1 and September 30 last year.
Recorder Sophie Drake ordered a plea hearing to take place on February 20 and a provisional trial date was set for March 10.
Recorder Drake remanded Mr Gibson in custody.
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