A MAN has pleaded not guilty to raping a seven-year-old girl and sexual assault of a 10-year-old.

David Fielding, aged 61, of Georgina Court, Daubhill, appeared at Bolton Crown Court and also denied two counts of kidnapping.

The incidents occurred last month in Daubhill.

Fielding was remanded in custody and a trial is due to take place on November 19.