Man remanded in custody after woman sexually assaulted in Staffordshire

The 34-year-old has also been charged with theft from a person and fraud by false representation

A man has been remanded in custody after a woman was sexually assaulted in Staffordshire.

Ricky Breward, of no fixed abode, has been charged with sexual assault of a female and knowingly or recklessly trespassing on premises with intent to commit a sexual offence.

It follows a report of a man entering a property in Meir and sexually assaulting a woman just before 5.30pm on Monday, October 19.

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North Staffordshire Justice Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme | Photo: Matthew Cooper/PA

The 34-year-old has also been charged with theft from a person and fraud by false representation, in connection with a separate incident.

Breward appeared at Newcastle-under-Lyme Magistrates Court yesterday morning (October 26) and was remanded into custody.

He is due to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on November 23.

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