A MAN will appear at crown court after being charged with rape and a sexual assault.

Ryan Dean Graham (40), of Kirkley Drive, Ponteland, appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on March 12 accused of raping a woman and sexually assaulting a woman.

It is alleged Graham carried out both offences in Newcastle on December 7, 2018.

He was released on unconditional bail until his crown court hearing on April 9.