A MAN has appeared in court to deny charges of indecent assault against a girl.

Peter Houry, 38, appeared before Newcastle Crown Court yesterday and denied indecency with a girl under the age of 16, dating back almost eight years.

Mr Houry, who is currently living in Minster Court, Liverpool, denied three charges of indecency between 1995 and 1999 in Sunderland.

He will appear before the court again for a trial in August.