A 21-YEAR-OLD man appeared before Bournemouth magistrates today on charges relating to an alleged early morning sex assault in the town centre.

Kshitij Sharma, who lives in Bournemouth but appeared from custody, is accused of sexual assault and attempted robbery.

He was arrested following an incident in Commercial Road in the early hours of Sunday, December 30.

Sharma was remanded in custody and will appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday, January 10.