A MAN has appeared before Hyndburn magistrates charged with the attempted rape of a woman in her 80s and causing her actually bodily harm.

Wayne Michael Oxley, 37, of Burnley Road, Accrington, appeared in court on Monday after being charged with attacking the woman at her flat in the Woodnook area of Accrington.

He was arrested at 3pm on Saturday and interviewed by detectives over the weekend.

The alleged incident took place in the early hours of last Tuesday morning.

Oxley was remanded in custody until 26 November when his case will be heard at Burnley Crown Court.