A MAN has appeared in court in connection with an indecent exposure incident in Healey Woods.

Edward Thomas (62) of Broomley, Stocksfield, is accused of exposing himself to a female dog walker in the woodland, near Riding Mill, on April 26 and appeared before magistrates in Newcastle on Thursday.

He is also charged with assaulting a police officer and was remanded in custody.

The case was sent to Newcastle Crown Court where the next hearing is due to take place on June 2.