AN ISLE of Wight man accused of multiple sexual assaults against a young girl will go before a judge early next year.

The case of Daniel Wood, of Swains Road, Bembridge, was heard before Brighton magistrates on Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day).

The 41-year-old is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a child in East Sussex, between September 8, 2017, and September 9, 2018.

He is also accused of sexually assaulting a child between August 30, 2016, and August 31, 2018, and two further counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, between September 8, 2017, and September 9, 2018.

Mr Wood saw his case adjourned to January 23, 2024, at Lewes Crown Court.

He was granted conditional bail until that date.