Castleford: Man charged with attempted rape of girl, 15

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court today (July 11) charged with the attempted rape of a 15-year-old girl who was walking home from school.

Allan Parker, from Pontefract, appeared at Pontefract Magistrates Court after being charged by detectives in connection with the alleged incident on July 5.

As reported the attack allegedly happened in a ginnel on Pottery Street, Castleford just after 4pm.

Parker was remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Crown Court via video link later this month.

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