A 21-YEAR-OLD man appeared before Selby magistrates today accused of raping a woman in Riccall on May 10.

Neil Alan Davey, formerly of Moorend, Kelfield, near Selby, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address and that he understood the proceedings during the three-minute hearing.

His solicitor Mark Thompson did not make a bail application and Davey was remanded in custody until May 26 when he will appear before York Crown Court for a preliminary hearing.

Updated: 15:34 Thursday, May 18, 2006