A SWINDON man accused of sexual assault has appeared in court.

Stephen Kelsey, 56, of Burnham Court, Rodbourne, faces five charges of gross indecency with a boy dating back to between June 1, 1985 and December 31, 1988 and indecently assaulting a boy under 16 from January 1, 1987 to December 1, 1988 and indecently assaulting a boy under 14 on June 29, 1985.

Kelsey did not enter a plea to the charges and he will be back at Swindon Magistrates' Court on July 22 when the case is due to be sent to the Crown Court. Kelsey was given conditional bail.