A 34-YEAR-old man appeared in Teesside Crown Court yesterday charged with the rape of an 87-year-old Redcar woman 14 years ago.

David Grady, of The Wynd, Marske, made a brief appearance in court and spoke only to confirm his name.

Mr Grady is also facing a further charge of burglary with intent to rape and two unrelated burglary charges.

He was remanded in custody until a plea and directions hearing on June 3.