A MAN accused of two counts of raping a girl under 13-years-old has appeared before magistrates.

Austyn Nicholson, aged 24, of Alberta Street, Bolton, has also been charged with touching a young girl in a sexual way.

The alleged incidents occured in Bolton between May 17, 2012, and May 20 this year.

Nicholson’s case will go to Bolton Crown Court for a hearing on December 20.