A man appeared in court today charged with 15 counts of child rape, sexual assault and unlawful sexual activity with children.

Martin Thomas, 48, appeared at Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court, speaking only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. He gave his address as North Quay, Great Yarmouth.

The charges include nine counts of adult sexual activity with an underage girl and one of assault on an underage girl.

He was committed to appear at Norwich Crown Court on Wednesday, October 31.

Bail was granted but the defendant was warned he is not to contact the victims or any person under the age of 18, or approach witnesses.